UMVA has learned that a game-changing feature, dubbed "Continue On," is on the horizon for Android users, promising to revolutionize the way they work and play across multiple devices.
Imagine being able to start a task on your Android phone and seamlessly pick it up on your tablet, without missing a beat. This is exactly what "Continue On" aims to deliver, echoing the functionality of Apple's Handoff feature, which has long been a perk of the Apple ecosystem.
According to information obtained by UMVA, "Continue On" will allow users to open an app on one device and have it appear on their other device, complete with a "Handoff Suggestion" label. This means that if you're working on a Google Doc on your phone, you can easily switch to your tablet and access the same document, without having to search for it.
The feature, set to debut with Android 17, will initially work in one direction – from phone to tablet – but Google plans to make it bidirectional in the future. This means that users will be able to hand off tasks not just from their phone to their tablet, but also from their tablet to their phone.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that developers will have the flexibility to decide how they want to implement "Continue On" with their own apps. They can choose to open the same app across both devices, or opt for a web app experience, depending on their specific needs and goals.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Google is taking a measured approach to rolling out "Continue On," ensuring that the feature is both seamless and intuitive. With this new feature, Android users can look forward to a more streamlined and efficient way of working across multiple devices.
As the Android ecosystem continues to evolve, features like "Continue On" are set to change the game, providing users with a more cohesive and integrated experience. With "Continue On," Android users will be able to enjoy a more fluid and efficient workflow, one that's more in line with the seamless experience offered by Apple.
