Google’s Android 17 Beta 1 introduces a refreshed Pixel Launcher search bar that ditches the thick Material You borders for a more translucent, minimalist look. The new design resembles an earlier ...

Google just dropped Android 17 Beta 1 this week. Here's the weird part: the beta contains literally zero new features. It exists purely as a foundation for developers to start testing compatibility.

Google has just announced the release of Android 17 Beta 1 with performance improvements, H.266/VVC video codec support, smoother camera mode transitions, privacy and security enhancements, and more.

Google has officially launched the first beta of Android 17, following the announcement made a few days earlier. Google changed developers’ access to new Android releases by replacing the traditional ...

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Given the continuous Android Canary channel, the next major version of Google’s mobile OS is debuting as a Beta release. Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out today to Pixel devices. Android Canary was ...

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After testing it in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, Android 17 Beta 1 now appears to let all users remove the At a Glance home screen widget. You’ll still see At a Glance on the lock screen, and you gain more ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 – Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but ...

Google announced Android 17 Beta 1 two days ago, but now the release is finally ready for developers who wish to get started with this next major release of the platform. “Today we’re releasing the ...