Now, the star of the show: multi-window operation. The L-Form Pro runs on Android 13, which has basic split-screen capabilities, but the manufacturer added custom software tweaks that take it to the next level. Let's break down how it works.
Getting Started: Split-Screen 101
Activating multi-window is intuitive. Swipe up from the bottom to open the app drawer, then long-press an app icon. A menu pops up with options: "Split top," "Split bottom," or "Open in pop-up." Choose "Split top," and the app anchors to the top half of the screen; then select a second app for the bottom, and voilà—two apps running side by side. Resizing is a breeze, too: drag the divider between windows up or down to adjust their sizes (50/50, 70/30, even 80/20 if you're feeling bold).
I tested this with Chrome and Google Docs first. With 70% of the screen dedicated to Docs and 30% to Chrome, I could research a topic while typing, no tab-switching required. It felt like having a second monitor, minus the desk clutter. The touch response held up, too—typing in Docs was smooth, and scrolling in Chrome didn't lag, even with 10 tabs open.
Pop-Up Windows: The Unsung Hero
Pop-up windows are where the L-Form Pro really shines. Unlike split-screen, which locks apps into fixed positions, pop-up windows float freely, letting you drag them anywhere on the screen. I used this for Slack messages—instead of stopping work to check notifications, I'd pop Slack into a tiny window in the corner, reply, and dismiss it without disrupting my flow. It's like having a digital sticky note that actually does something useful.
Pro tip: You can have up to three pop-up windows open at once, though the screen starts to feel cramped if you go beyond two. I tried three (Slack, Calculator, and a to-do list app) and ended up closing the calculator—sometimes, less is more.
Customization: Make It Your Own
The L-Form Pro lets you save "app pairs" for quick access. For example, I paired Chrome and Google Meet for
meeting room digital signage
—now, with one tap, I can display my presentation (via Chrome) on one half and join the meeting (via Meet) on the other. It's a game-changer for hybrid work; I tested it in our office's small conference room, and colleagues kept asking where I got it. "It's not just a tablet," I told them. "It's a meeting room multitasker."
You can also customize window colors and borders, though the options are limited (think: blue, gray, or black borders). I stuck with blue—it's calming, and it makes it easier to distinguish between windows at a glance.