Bubble up - Android 17's new multitasking feature explained

Android 17 is reportedly expanding Bubbles beyond chat, letting nearly any app open as a movable floating window.

The new behavior would work from the home screen, app drawer, and taskbar, with stronger multi-window and window-management support.

That turns a narrow messaging feature into a broader multitasking tool for tablets and other large-screen devices.

The move could bring Android closer to a true productivity platform, with a more desktop-like experience.