Among the most prominent of these modifications is the addition of a taskbar inspired by the Windows system, with the aim of making it easier to manage applications and move between them faster and more smoothly.
Users benefit from the diversity of Android system interfaces and the customization capabilities available in it, to redesign the user experience on smartphones to mimic the working environment on personal computers.
The idea is based on creating a taskbar that appears at the bottom of the screen, similar to what is found on computers, where it displays open applications and allows quick switching between them.
This trend comes at a time when Android phones are able to perform advanced multitasking, making the experience of computer features on the phone more realistic than ever before.
Although Android already has a built-in taskbar feature, it is primarily intended for devices with large screens such as tablets or foldable phones, not traditional phones.
To get an experience closer to Windows, users rely on third-party applications that add a taskbar above the system interface.
These applications use advanced features in Android, such as Accessibility Services, to display a floating bar containing recent and favorite applications.
The bar appears in two main ways: either as a floating form that appears when needed, or as a fixed form at the bottom of the screen to completely mimic the taskbar on desktop systems.
The matter is not limited to switching between applications only, but some applications provide extensive customization options such as installing favorite applications, hiding certain applications, or even displaying a menu similar to the Start Menu.
The user can also modify the shape of the bar, its colors, and the number of applications shown in it. This type of customization gives the user an experience closer to working on a computer, especially for those who rely on the phone for daily productive tasks.
The basic idea of adding a taskbar on Android is to improve productivity and make it easier to navigate between applications, instead of returning to the home screen every time.
This reflects a growing trend towards transforming smartphones into multi-use devices capable of performing computer functions. (Erm News)
