So you have that beautiful quad-core processor, but aside from games, what do you really use it for? Rockchip's newly unveiled upgrade to its Android multi-window system enables the windowed use of apps on Android tablets. Users can theoretically browse the web, stream a YouTube video, toggle system settings, and chat with friends without the hassle of hopping back and forth between full-screen applications. While we've seen windowed Android apps before, most notably on Samsung devices, only a few apps were supported, limiting the functionality's usefulness.

Rockchip's offering supports resizing windows via two-finger and three-finger gestures. Users can drag windows and position them manually, or watch as they snap automatically to fill half or a fourth of the screen. The software is built on top of Android 4.2.2 and adds in a host of other features unrelated to window management. Rockchip has added support for custom quick-start programs and the ability to snap a screenshot using gestures. Most of the new tricks star in the video below.

It's not clear whether this upgrade will only work on tablets powered by Rockchip processors, but either way, don't go expecting to snatch this from the Play Store right away. Keep your eyes peeled to see if it comes integrated as part of a new device instead.