Master Multitasking with Bubbles on Google Pixel
Master your multitasking with bubbles.
- Turn any app into a floating bubble to keep it accessible while you have other apps open.
- On Pixel Fold, use the Bubble Bar to organise, move, and access up to five bubbles.
- Pair bubbles with split screen or picture-in-picture modes for a powerful productivity flow.
Quickly check a note or reply to a message without losing your place in another app. Bubbles now extends beyond just messaging, letting you turn any app – including Gemini, Calendar, Gmail, and more – into a handy floating bubble over your current screen.,
Think of Bubbles as a way to keep your essential tools on standby. Instead of closing a full-screen app to switch back and fourth, simply long-press an app icon on your launcher and select "bubble." It’s available on all Google Pixel phones with Android 17.
You’ll find this nifty hack when it comes to:
- Planning your week: Keep your calendar open in a floating bubble while you read through a long email chain about family plans or work meetings. You can quickly tap the calendar bubble, add the dates, and close it without ever leaving your email.
- Getting instant help from Gemini: Keep Gemini in a bubble while you browse the web or read an article. If you find a complex topic you want to learn more about, just tap the Gemini bubble to ask a quick question, get a summary, or brainstorm ideas on the fly.
- Shop and compare side-by-side: Keep your web browser in a bubble while you chat with a friend about weekend plans. You can look up restaurant menus, check ticket prices, or find directions, and share the details instantly without pausing your conversation.
For those who need to get serious work done, the Bubble Bar on larger screens like Pixel Fold is a total game-changer. It acts as a helpful landing zone for your multitasking, letting you organise, move, and access up to five bubbles at a time.
You can drag app icons directly from your taskbar to the Bubble Bar drop target, creating a persistent and organised space for your routine tasks. The real power comes from flexibility—you can combine bubbles with split screen or picture-in-picture modes. Imagine having two documents open in split screen while keeping a calculator bubble floating on top for quick math.
Whether you are a lightweight multitasker who just needs quick access to an app or a heavy-duty power user who needs to keep multiple windows open, Bubbles help you work the way you want. By reducing the need to constantly switch between full-screen apps, you can stay focused and get things done faster.
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