News Google launches 'bubble' multi-tasking and foldable gaming mode with Android 17 Android 17 is rolling out to Pixel handsets today, with other devices to follow. By Mariella Moon June 16, 2026 2:00 pm EST Google Google is rolling out Android 17 today, with Pixel devices getting the new mobile OS first before it makes its way to more Android phones throughout the year. Gemini Intelligence , the company's new context-aware AI system that can accomplish multi-step tasks for you, is also coming to select advanced devices this summer. Android 17 will, of course, bring new features to your devices, including Bubbles, which can turn any app into a floating window so that you can see information from two other applications at once. You can long press on any app icon to turn it into a "bubble" that floats on top of other apps. On devices with bigger screens, such as the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold , you'll find a dedicated bubble bar at the bottom of your screen.
It's where the bubble you opened is docked and where you can switch between apps with one tap. You can also resize or maximize bubbles to full screen from there. Google's updated screen recording tool now comes with "Screen Reactions," which lets you record yourself using the selfie camera and capture your phone screen at the same time. The feature will make it easy to record reaction videos to websites, apps and other videos without switching apps.
Source: https://www.engadget.com/2195087/google-android-17-rollout/
It's where the bubble you opened is docked and where you can switch between apps with one tap. You can also resize or maximize bubbles to full screen from there. Google's updated screen recording tool now comes with "Screen Reactions," which lets you record yourself using the selfie camera and capture your phone screen at the same time. The feature will make it easy to record reaction videos to websites, apps and other videos without switching apps.
Source: https://www.engadget.com/2195087/google-android-17-rollout/