‌​ Android currently allows users to ​”bubble” conversations, enabling ⁢them to float‍ above other apps for quick access. ‌A recently discovered feature suggests Google is extending this functionality to ⁣allow⁤ bubbling of entire apps on ‌Android tablets.
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⁢ ⁣ ‍ Evidence of this feature surfaced in Android 16‘s code, including a complete tutorial with animations, suggesting ⁣the feature is nearing ​completion. Android Authority first reported on the discovery of the drag-to-bubble gesture for tablets.
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how Bubbling Apps Could Work

​ ​ The ⁣feature appears to ⁣function similarly to conversation bubbles. Users​ would likely ⁢drag an ‌app icon from⁢ the taskbar or recent apps ⁤screen to ⁤create​ a bubble. This bubble would then float on top ‍of other ⁣apps,allowing‌ for ⁣quick access without fully switching to⁢ the app.

This functionality would ⁣significantly enhance⁤ multitasking on Android⁣ tablets, especially ⁢for⁣ users who frequently switch between apps or need to ⁣monitor multiple applications‍ simultaneously.
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Release Timeline

⁢ ⁣ ⁢ Google may ‌roll out the ability to bubble ​Android apps on tablets​ with Android 16’s⁣ first Quarterly Platform Release in 2026. If not, the feature might be delayed ⁢until⁤ Android 17.

While the feature is well-developed,⁤ Google has a history ⁣of‌ scrapping ⁢features before ‍release. However, the presence⁢ of a complete tutorial ⁤suggests ‌a strong likelihood of implementation.
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