In Windows 8 apps could run side-by-side, but it was rather limited with a roughly 30 / 70 percent split.
#WINDOWS 8.1 LOCK SCREEN TUNNEL BACKGROUND WINDOWS 8.1#
One of the biggest changes in Windows 8.1 is the ability to have greater control over snapped applications. These features are minor, but good additions for upcoming 7- and 8-inch devices. The lock screen has also been tweaked to include quick access to the camera, the ability to quickly accept Skype calls, and a slideshow feature that pulls pictures from SkyDrive or the local PC. It feels less intuitive than before, but it also prevents accidental swipes and movements so there's a tradeoff involved.
Altering the new Start Screen takes some getting used to if you're used to the old method, as you have to hold down on Tiles to move and change their size or position. Microsoft appears to be listening to its Windows 8 critics here, making 8.1 a more customizable experience that suits all needs. The transition between desktop mode and "Metro" is a lot less jarring now, and there are even options to boot to desktop or set a new All Apps view as the default home page for the Start Screen. New sizes of Live Tiles that offer more information or reduce clutter on screen, additional motion backgrounds, and the ability to set any image as the Start Screen wallpaper make for an improved and refined interface. Most of the changes in Windows 8.1 are visible straight from the Start Screen.
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