According to 9to5Google, as of yesterday, those who use the beta version of the The Google Messages app has Bubbles feature if you are running a version of Android 11 beta. Bubbles is similar to Chat Heads found in the Android version of Facebook Messenger and will prevent Android users from having to jump from one app to another while in the middle of a text session.
For example, suppose you are doing an International Poindexter daytrading (not a real company) and looking at fluctuations in stock prices in a financial app like CNBC. At the same time, you should talk to your friend Hal, who has a line on toilet paper and hand sanitizer, and he needs to talk to you about his interest in both as soon as possible. Well, you could toggle between Messages and CNBC, although you could risk losing that exit signal you were waiting for. With bubbles, the avatar will float right above the CNBC app, allowing you to stock up on supplies of coronavirus and sell International Pointdexter right at the peak of the day.
Android 11 Bubbles will help users to chat and view other content without bouncing between apps
Is that how it works. A floating avatar will appear in the upper left corner of the screen by default. Contains the Messages icon in the lower right corner to show you which app it comes from. The person’s name and a preview of the message appear and become (through animation) a blue dot. When you touch the bubble, the avatar is placed in the top center of the phone along with a “More” button that will show recent and discarded bubbles when pressed.
Bubbles is now available for Google Messages on Android 11
When a bubble is touched, it will expand to provide the user with the full functionality of the Messages app, including the ability to access videos, photos, emoji, Wizard tips, and more. And if you need to get in touch with the person who is texting by alternative means, there are links that will activate Google Duo or make a phone call. An unopened bubble can be removed from the screen by dragging it to the bottom of the screen. That will keep the message on the notification tone.
If you want to play with bubbles right now, you must be a beta tester for the Google Messages application. Or you can Install the beta version of Messages from Google Play Store. Since the last server-side update was completed, the feature should be available now as long as you are running Android 11 Developer Preview. Note that you won’t see bubbles if you’re not using the Google Messages app. Some operators include their own text / SMS application with the rest of their bloatware. Bubbles will not float to the surface in these applications, so be sure you are using the correct one. To do this, go to Configurations > Applications and notifications > Advanced > Default apps and tap the SMS app. Make sure you have the beta version of Google Messages installed before starting this process and then select it as your default app.
If you haven’t upgraded your Pixel to Android 11 beta preview yet, you might want to wait right now. While it’s up to you to determine how important the bubble feature is, installing the first beta version of Android 11 could leave your phone buggy. Some features it has may not work properly. If your Pixel is not your daily controller and you agree with the risk, you can join Android 11 beta program by going to this website. Tap on Get the beta > View your eligible devices and participate. You will receive a software update containing the latest Android 11 beta. There is a warning; once you join the program, you can’t go back to Android 10 unless you completely erase the data from your phone. So you have a tough choice to make – can you wait for the final version of Android 11 to drop (probably in September) to get your bubbles?
