Use multiple apps at the same time on iPad
On supported models, you can work with more than one app at the same time. You can use Slide Over and Split View with many apps including Safari, Notes, Photos, and Calendar. You can use Picture in Picture with FaceTime, Apple TV, and more.
Open apps in Split View
Use Split View to keep two apps open in resizable views.
Open a second app in Split View: While using an app, swipe up from the bottom edge and pause to reveal the Dock. Touch and hold an app in the Dock, drag it to the right or left edge of the screen, then lift your finger. If two apps are already open, drag over the app you want to replace.
To give both apps equal space, drag the app divider to the center of the screen.
Apps that you use together in a Split View are paired, so they both open when you select either from the App Switcher or from the Dock.
Open Split View from the Home screen: Touch and hold an app on the Home screen or in the Dock, drag it a finger’s width or more, then continue holding it while you tap a different app with another finger. After the second app opens, drag the app you’re holding to the left or right edge of the screen, then lift your finger. (If you don’t initially drag the first app far enough, all of the apps on the Home screen begin to jiggle, which allows you to rearrange your Home screen. To start over without rearranging, press the Home button (models with the Home button) or tap Done (other models).)
To turn Split View into Slide Over, swipe down from the top of an app in the smaller view. (See Use Slide Over to slide an app over another open app.)
To close Split View, drag the app divider to the left or right, depending on which app you want to close.
Use Slide Over to slide an app over another open app
You can work on an app that slides in front of another open app.
You can even work on one app in Slide Over while working on two others that are open in Split View.
Open an app in Slide Over: While using an app, swipe up from the bottom edge and pause to reveal the Dock. Touch and hold an app in the Dock, then drag it above the Dock.
If an app is already open in Slide Over, it’s replaced by the app you drag from the Dock. To open a third app in Slide Over when the screen is in Split View, drag the app from the Dock to the Split View app divider. (See Open apps in Split View.) On some models, you can work on all three apps simultaneously.
Open an app in Slide Over from the Home screen: Touch and hold an app on the Home screen or in the Dock, drag it a finger’s width or more, then continue holding it while you tap a different app with another finger. After the second app opens, lift your finger. (If you don’t initially drag the first app far enough, all of the apps on the Home screen begin to jiggle, which allows you to rearrange your Home screen. To start over without rearranging, press the Home button (models with the Home button) or tap Done (other models).)
Move an app in Slide Over off and on the screen: Drag the top of the Slide Over window off the right edge of the screen. To view it again from any other open app, swipe from the right.
Move an app in Slide Over to the other side of the screen: Drag from the top of the Slide Over window.
To turn Slide Over into Split View, swipe down from the top of the Slide Over window. (See Open apps in Split View.)
Multitask with Picture in Picture
You can use FaceTime or watch a video while you use other apps.
Use Picture in Picture: When watching a video or using FaceTime, tap
or press the Home button (models with the Home button). The video window scales down to a corner of your display so you can see the Home screen and open other apps.Resize the video window: Pinch open to make the small video window larger; pinch closed to shrink it again.
Show and hide controls: Tap the FaceTime or video window.
Move the video window: Drag it to a different corner of the screen.
Hide the video window: Drag it off the left or right edge of the screen.
Close the video window: Tap
.Return to a full FaceTime or video screen: Tap
in the small video window.
Change the settings for multitasking
Go to Settings
> General > Multitasking & Dock.You can change settings such as the following:
Allow Multiple Apps: Turns Split View and Slide Over on or off.
Picture in Picture: When this is on, videos continue to play in an overlay, even when press the Home button.