Bubble: Apps in split screen vs Taskbar Usage & Stats

This app is an utility app to start other apps without going back to the app launcher. If you are on Android 7 (api 24) or above, the split screen is available for your device. The bubble app also let you control you device like the iOS Assistive Control. ★ What is Assistive Control? It is a tool that let you control your device via a floating popup over your other applications. To start the floating panel, a floating bubble stays over your other applications. Like that, no need to comes back on your app launcher. No need to quit or pause the video your a playing in fullscreen mode. With the bubble app, you can launch shortcut and other apps in split screen mode without leaving your video. ★ Material You support If your device is on Android 12 or above, the app is using the Material You. The color of the bubble, the panel and colors inside the app will match your current wallpaper. ★ Shortcuts included in the app - Home, back, recent apps, buttons - Volumes control - Settings: Wifi, Bluetooth, Storage - Screenshot - Split screen - Power dialog - Screen rotation / Screen orientation - App launcher and game launcher ★ Setup the app - Change your favorite applications from the settings inside the Bubble app - Change the double tap action for more convenience (designed for people with disabilities). Permissions required by the app to get the full experience - Overlay permission ("SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW" and "ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION"): Be able to display over other application. This permission is required for the bubble and panel to be over other applications. - Accessibility services (IsAccessibilityTool): This app uses Accessibility services to let you performed shortcuts designed for people with disabilities that cannot do otherwise with the default operating system. - Query your application list ("QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES"): Required to be able to list your apps as shortcut and let you launch the app you want from the floating panel Questions often asked: - How to uninstall the app? Answer: From the Bubble's panel, long click on the bubble app will open the settings page with the uninstall button. - How to perform split screen? Answer: From the Bubble's panel, on the app you want to launch in split screen mode, there is an icon to start the split screen (only on Android 7 or above) Why does this app exist? To help people and speed-up daily task with shortcut. The floating panel will make some actions easier for elderly or people with infirmity or disabilities. Enjoy =)

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Taskbar

Taskbar puts a start menu and recent apps tray on top of your screen that's accessible at any time, increasing your productivity and turning your Android tablet (or phone) into a real multitasking machine! Taskbar supports Android 10's Desktop Mode, allowing you to connect your compatible device to an external display and run apps in resizable windows, for a PC-like experience! On devices running Android 7.0+, Taskbar can also launch apps in freeform windows without an external display. No root required! (see below for instructions) Taskbar is also supported on Android TV (sideloaded) and Chrome OS - use Taskbar as a secondary Android app launcher on your Chromebook, or turn your Nvidia Shield into an Android-powered PC! If you find Taskbar useful, please consider upgrading to the Donate Version! Simply tap the "Donate" option at the bottom of the app (or, on the web, click here). Features: • Start menu - shows you all applications installed on the device, configurable as a list or as a grid • Recent apps tray - shows your most recently used apps and lets you easily switch between them • Collapsible and hideable - show it when you need it, hide it when you don't • Many different configuration options - customize Taskbar however you want • Pin favorite apps or block the ones you don't want to see • Designed with keyboard and mouse in mind • 100% free, open source, and no ads Desktop mode (Android 10+, requires external display) Taskbar supports Android 10's built-in desktop mode functionality. You can connect your compatible Android 10+ device to an external display and run apps in resizable windows, with Taskbar's interface running on your external display and your existing launcher still running on your phone. Desktop mode requires a USB-to-HDMI adapter (or a lapdock), and a compatible device that supports video output. Additionally, certain settings require granting a special permission via adb. To get started, open up the Taskbar app and click "Desktop mode". Then, just tick the checkbox and the app will guide you through the setup process. For more information, click the (?) icon in the upper-right hand corner of the screen. Freeform window mode (Android 7.0+, no external display required) Taskbar lets you launch apps in freeform floating windows on Android 7.0+ devices. No root access is required, although Android 8.0, 8.1, and 9 devices require an adb shell command to be run during initial setup. Simply follow these steps to configure your device for launching apps in freeform mode: 1. Check the box for "Freeform window support" inside the Taskbar app 2. Follow the directions that appear in the pop-up to enable the proper settings on your device (one-time setup) 3. Go to your device's recent apps page and clear all recent apps 4. Start Taskbar, then select an app to launch it in a freeform window For more information and detailed instructions, click "Help & instructions for freeform mode" inside the Taskbar app. Accessibility service disclosure Taskbar includes an optional accessibility service, which can be enabled in order to perform system button press actions such as back, home, recents, and power, as well as displaying the notification tray. The accessibility service is used only to perform the above actions, and for no other purpose. Taskbar does not use accessibility services to perform any data collection whatsoever (in fact, Taskbar cannot access the Internet in any capacity as it does not declare the required Internet permission).