The overlay notifications that appear as floating icons on Android devices, displaying conversations from messaging applications, can be disabled. These notifications, sometimes called “bubbles,” offer quick access to ongoing conversations without requiring users to switch fully into the messaging application. Disabling them removes the floating icons from the screen, preventing them from obstructing other content or unintentionally activating.
Removing these floating icons provides a cleaner, less cluttered screen interface. It also prevents accidental interactions with conversations, particularly when using applications requiring focused attention. Historically, these types of notifications have aimed to improve multitasking efficiency, but their intrusive nature can be counterproductive for some users.
