Android tablets could get a big multitasking boost with Google’s upcoming changes to the bubbles feature in the next Android release.

If you’ve ever tried using an Android tablet for work or study, you’ve probably hit that familiar frustration: switching ...

M ulti-tasking on an Android tablet has always been an average experience. It’s not bad, but there is certainly room for ...

The Bubbles API was first introduced in Android 11. It was mainly used for chat apps, letting users see and reply to messages while doing other tasks on their phones. The interface looks like a ...

A recently revealed Android Q feature brings a fresh twist to an old concept — and could have the potential to really shake up how we interact with apps on our phones. Multitasking sure has come a ...

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A hidden part of Android 10 is a new API for “Bubbles” which allows apps to put messaging and other functions in a floating bubble. The feature arrives in full in Android 11 and, now, Google Messages ...