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Why is split view possible only side by side and not one up and one down (expecially in vertical mode)?

Why is split view possible only side by side and not one up and one down (expecially in vertical mode)?

iPad, iOS 9

Posted on Jan 12, 2021 8:43 AM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2021 8:49 AM

The iPadOS Split Screen is only available in the Landscape Screen orientation - not Portrait. As for why, other than Apple deciding to only support Landscape, we cannot offer a definitive explanation.

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Why is split view possible only side by side and not one up and one down (expecially in vertical mode)?

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