Google Reportedly Trials ‘App Bubbling’ Feature to Boost Multitasking on Android Tablets
Google appears to be working on a new multitasking feature designed to enhance productivity and fluidity on Android tablets. Recent findings in the latest Android Canary 2510 build reveal a system that may soon allow users to “bubble” apps by dragging their icons from the screen’s bottom corners. This new approach seems to replace the “bubble anything” feature introduced in earlier Android 15 QPR1 beta builds, signaling that Google is refining how multitasking works on larger displays to make it more intuitive and user-friendly.
According to a report from Android Authority, the update will introduce a redesigned “bubble apps” interface that transforms selected apps into floating windows. When users drag an app icon to a corner, the app will minimize into a movable bubble, allowing them to quickly switch between active apps without returning to the home screen or app overview. The feature appears to build upon existing Android multitasking capabilities, adding a more dynamic and visually interactive way to manage multiple tasks.
The first time users activate the feature, Android will reportedly display an on-screen tutorial that demonstrates the gesture. The tutorial animation will show users how to “drag to the bottom corners to make it float,” guiding them through the new multitasking gesture. This hands-on approach suggests Google is focusing on usability and discoverability—two aspects that often define the success of multitasking features on tablets.
If implemented in a stable release, this new “app bubbling” functionality could greatly improve multitasking efficiency on Android tablets. By turning any app into a floating window, users would be able to run and view multiple apps simultaneously, similar to desktop window management. This would place Android tablets in a stronger position to compete with productivity-focused devices like Apple’s iPads and Microsoft’s Surface line, further solidifying Google’s efforts to make Android a more capable platform for both work and creativity.
