Android 17 rolls out Bubbles, turning Pixel phones into true multitaskers. The new feature lets users pull up to five apps in floating windows, a first for Pixel UI. Hold an app icon, tap the Bubble shortcut, and a floating window appears over whatever you’re doing.

Pixel’s split‑screen logic remains, but Pixel 10 and Pixel Fold models gain extra flexibility. On foldables, bubbles live in the Taskbar, staying hidden until the user swipes up, which keeps the main screen uncluttered while still offering quick access.

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 still leads with movable, resizable windows, but Android 17’s bubbles close the gap by allowing multiple apps to stay visible simultaneously. For users who rarely use split‑screen, bubbles offer a less intrusive way to keep several apps in view.

Overall, Android 17 gives Pixel owners a practical multitasking tool that competes with Samsung’s offerings, making the phone a more efficient work companion right out of the box.