The ability to view video content in a resizable, floating window while simultaneously using other applications on iOS devices allows for enhanced multitasking. For instance, a user can watch a tutorial video while composing an email or continue a video call while browsing the web.
This functionality significantly improves user productivity and convenience by eliminating the need to constantly switch between applications. Its introduction to the iOS ecosystem marked a significant step in improving the mobile operating system’s usability and closing the gap with desktop operating systems in terms of multitasking capabilities. It has become an expected feature for users consuming video content on mobile devices.