Hiddden features of an Android smartphone.

One of Android's greatest strengths is its flexibility. Normally,there is more than one way to perform the same task, which makes it easy to find an alternate method that works better for you. Android also has some hidden features that new android users might not be aware of, so we made this list to highlight lesser-known tips and tricks

1.Trigger Split Screen with One Button:

When you have an app open and at least more than one that you've opened recently, you can activate split-screen mode by long-pressing the Recent app button. This button is usually square shaped, and it resides directly to the right of your home button (except on Samsung phones).

The opened app will be pinned to the top half of the screen, and you can select from the list of background apps (if you have more than one) to pin a second app to the bottom half of your screen. 

2.Double tap the Recent button to switch to the previous app:

Keeping with the theme of multitasking, there's another neat gesture that little  Recent Apps button can do. Instead of tapping it once, then selecting the previous app you were using, you can simply double-tap this button to quickly switch over to the last app you were using.

Note: This feature requires Android 7.0 or higher.

3.Lock apps in the foreground:

If you let your friends or kids use your phone occasionally, there's a great feature that will prevent them from accidentally wandering outside of the app you want to let them use. It's called "Screen Pinning," and it can be activated in Settings under "Security."

Once enabled, open the app you want to lock into place, then press the recent button .From there scroll up to where you can see the bottom of the app's card in the multitasking view. You'll find a little pin icon here — press it, then you won't be able to leave this app until you press the back and recent apps buttons simultaneously, then enter your PIN or scan your fingerprint.

4.Capitalize the first letter of a word:

If you forgot to capitalize a word, Google-board has a quick fix. Double tap the word to highlight it, then tap the uppercase key on the keyboard to capitalize the first letter.

5.One Swipe for Quick Settings:

Normally, you have to swipe down twice from the top of the screen to reveal the entire Quick Settings menu. However, if you swipe down on the status bar with two fingers, you can jump right into the full Quick Settings view for bigger toggles and a few extra controls.

6.Double Tap the Status Bar to Reveal Notifications:

If you just want to check your notifications, you don't have to swipe down from the top of your screen. Instead, just double tap at the status bar at the top of any screen and your notification panel will automatically expand.

7.Open Chrome's Tab Switcher with a Swipe:

Instead of tapping that tiny icon in the top-right of your screen, just swipe down from the address bar in Chrome to enter the tab switcher interface. Here, you can easily switch tabs, open a new tab, swipe old tabs away, or swipe all the way up five times to find a Chrome Easter egg.