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Your Samsung phone already has something better than Android 17 App Bubbles — here’s how to use it
AppWizard
August 2, 2026

Your Samsung phone already has something better than Android 17 App Bubbles — here’s how to use it

Android 17 introduces App Bubbles, allowing users to create floating bubbles for apps on their screen for easier access while using other applications. Samsung Galaxy phones have a similar feature called Pop-Up View, which offers a more refined multitasking experience with resizable, floating windows. Pop-Up View allows users to interact with multiple apps simultaneously without disrupting the primary app, making it useful for tasks like watching videos while chatting. Users can access Pop-Up View through the Recents menu, a swipe gesture, or the Edge Panel. The swipe gesture is preferred for its speed, though it may require practice. Pop-Up View supports individual window resizing and maintains visibility of app contents in the background, unlike App Bubbles, which can obscure the screen.
This Good Lock module is breaking Samsung's handy multitasking feature
AppWizard
July 30, 2026

This Good Lock module is breaking Samsung’s handy multitasking feature

Samsung has acknowledged a bug affecting the Edge Panel feature on its Galaxy flagship devices, linked to the One Hand Operation Plus module, which allows users to set swipe gestures. Users report that swipe gestures no longer activate the Edge Panel as intended, with temporary fixes like toggling the Edge Panel or rotating the device's screen providing only short-term relief. Samsung suggests adjusting gesture area settings or disabling One Hand Operation Plus as potential workarounds. The company plans to address the glitch in an upcoming update but has not provided a specific timeline for the fix.
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