Android 17 Beta 1 is here with major updates for adaptive apps, performance, and media (Updated)

Google has started rolling out the Android 17 Beta 1 update to eligible Pixel devices, with big changes for adaptive apps, media, and more.

Android 17: Full list of eligible devices and features revealed

Android 17 (internally codenamed “Cinnamon Bun”) has officially entered its early testing phase. Google has shifted its ...

Android 17 brings seamless app handoff across devices and web

Android 17 enables app handoff between devices and web, allowing users to resume tasks seamlessly and improving cross-device continuity within Google’s ecosystem.

The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

Google also says Android 17 Beta 1 debuts new performance optimizations with better management of system resources. The OS ...

Android 17 gets Handoff function for cross-device continuity

Android 17 is getting a so-called Handoff function, with which developers can integrate "cross-device continuity" into their ...

Android 17 Beta 1 finally starts rolling out following a two-day delay

The first beta for the next big Android update has started rolling out, two days after it was initially planned to begin.

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Android lock screen: Why your device's accounts are still not secure

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