Multi-tasking on an Android tablet has always been an average experience. It’s not bad, but there is certainly room for improvement. However, the recent Android Canary 2510 release has signalled good news for tablet users. Google is preparing a new, system-wide App Bubbling feature for the Google Pixel Tablet and high-end Samsung models. The feature is expected to completely elevate the way users use these devices for activities like work, studies, and leisure.
Immediate Impact: Three Game-Changing Use Cases
To break down how the feature would work, it helps to have a visual. For instance, let’s say you are editing a video in LumaFusion, but you need access to your gallery. You can use this feature to keep Google Photos (or a cloud storage app) open in a floating bubble on the same screen, and just drag and drop items into the workspace as needed.
Alternatively, you may want to take a break and hop onto your go-to offshore casino to play some spin slot reels or Blackjack. Even when you play outside state regulation, you will still need to deposit money into your account to enjoy those large game selections and massive bonuses. The app bubble feature will guarantee a seamless experience as you can approve a payment without needing to disrupt your gaming session.
Busy in Google Docs and need to check your schedule or respond to a message? You can do so without needing to break your workflow.
How The New App Bubbling Works
The actual mechanics of the feature are quite straightforward. Users will need to use a gesture wherein they drag the app from the bottom corner of the screen, and this will automatically turn it into a resizable floating window. It will function very similarly to how the conversation bubbles or “Floating Notifications” work on current Android devices.
Think of it as a polished, more intuitive version of the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2’s “Bubble Anything” feature. Although the feature is yet to be announced officially, a full tutorial and animations have been confirmed to be found in the code of the Android Canary 2510 release. This suggests that the feature is past the concept stage and is already deep into the development phase.
Why Android Tablets Need This Now
As it stands, even the best tablets do not have great multitasking features, with most of them consisting of Split-Screen, 90:10 mode, or Taskbar. Not only is this very clunky, but it is also rigid and can overcomplicate simple, temporary interactions with different apps. Although the floating window system might not be the best for smaller screens (like your standard smartphone), it is perfect (and vital) for tablets.
The majority of the time, these devices are being utilized by power users who are working primarily on one app, but might need to reference content from another app. This Bubble Anything-esque feature allows such users to maximize output on the large display by taking advantage of screen real estate and workflow. From a business standpoint, the implementation of this is necessary for Google to gain a competitive edge over other tablet operating systems with similar multitasking capacity.
Expected Release Timeline
Google has yet to provide an official release date, but there is much speculation that it will be rolled out soon based on the elements found within the code. Some speculate it will be released with Android 16 QPR3 in early 2026, while others believe it may be held back until the full release of Android 17. With the current blueprint already out for tech experts to pick apart, chances are the update will come sooner rather than later.
Regardless, it is a huge development for the Android tablet ecosystem, and naturally, it has resulted in a lot of excitement from users. Such a refinement from Google showcases the tech giant’s commitment to efficiency and might just ensure Android dominates the tablet sphere.
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