#android-17

#android-17

Continue On enables users to start an Android app on one Android device and then transition to another device in their Android ecosystem, continuing the user journey they started.

The brief version is a formal introduction to Android 17 alongside its rollout schedule. We're also expecting details for Google's new Android-based PC operating system, bearing the Aluminum OS codename. We should also see the first batch of Android XR glasses and updates to the Google Gemini models. Our homepage will have detailed coverage of all the major announcements as soon as the keynote concludes.

With Android 17, Google is introducing a new feature called Screen Reactions for both creators and everyday users. As the name suggests, the feature lets you record the screen and your front camera feed simultaneously, making it easy to add live reactions to whatever is happening on the screen. Screen Reactions will be first available on Pixel devices later this summer, likely alongside the stable rollout of Android 17.

Google announced that it is bringing back The Android Show: I/O Edition for a second consecutive year. The event will take place ahead of Google I/O 2026, which is scheduled for May 19 and 20.

Pixel phones are the closest thing to iPhones in the Android realm. They're made by the same company that designs the operating system, and they run a relatively clean version of Android, as envisioned by Google. Like iPhones, Pixel phones are the first to receive software updates, as Google controls the OS rollout. While Google has been refining the Android experience and appearance for its Pixel phones over the years, Pixel phones still get some criticism from longtime users, including a complaint about the home screen experience.

Motorola has updated its list of devices eligible for the Android 17 beta program, which now includes the Motorola Razr+ (2025) and several Edge models across different regions.

The purpose of this release is to allow app developers and early adopters to create "even better software experiences". The installation requires flashing a ROM, and if you don't have experience in software development or you expect to use the device as a daily driver, it's not recommended to proceed.

The first, which aims to reduce risks associated with unencrypted traffic, is related to the usesCleartextTraffic attribute. On apps targeting Android 17, if the attribute is set to 'true' but lacks a corresponding network security configuration, cleartext traffic will be blocked by default. Developers are advised to migrate to network security configuration files for more granular control.

Google recently began rolling out the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 update to eligible Pixel devices. At the same time, the company has confirmed that the first Android 17 beta is coming soon. In a Reddit post, Google revealed that the Android 17 Beta 1 will roll out to users soon with bug fixes and include improved performance and system stability.

It's that time of year when Android users (and pundits) start wondering what's in the next release. Well, the good news is that Google has already announced some of the features, which are carry-overs from Android 16 QPR1 and Android 16 QPR2. This approach means that these features are in quarterly drops, often targeted at Pixel users, and may eventually reach other devices.

It's that time of year when Android users (and pundits) start wondering what's in the next release. Well, the good news is that Google has already announced some of the features, which are carry-overs from Android 16 QPR1 and Android 16 QPR2. This approach means that these features are in quarterly drops, often targeted at Pixel users, and may eventually reach other devices.