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https://www.lifehacker.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/18/773708863503702597.jpg?quality=751280720Android: Floating apps give robust multitasking on Android, but the little floating icons to activate them can clutter up your screen. This little trick can give you the full power of these apps without making your screen look messy.