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Android lets you ‘bubble’ apps for easy access now – how it works
Several years ago, Android introduced the ability to “ bubble” a text conversation , or move that app to a floating bubble on your home screen. It’s a convenient way to keep a conversation easily accessible.
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Android 17 adds a new “app bubble” feature that lets users pin up to five apps as floating windows on the home screen. When an app is bubbled, it remains on top of all other content, making it instantly reachable. The feature builds on Android’s earlier bubble capability for text conversations, which also appeared years ago. Users can place bubbles anywhere on the screen and tap them to bring the app to the foreground. This change aims to improve multitasking by keeping frequently used apps readily accessible.
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