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.
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The first Android 17 beta is here, and landscape mode is no longer optional

Buckle up for a much quicker release schedule.
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Android 17 Beta program now live for Pixel devices: All you need to know

Google has launched the Android 17 Beta for all Tensor-powered Pixel devices, introducing new features, professional-grade ...
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Android 17 beta tightens large-screen app rules and speeds up release cycle

Google has clarified that Android 17 Beta 1 is “coming soon” rather than launching today. No revised release date has been provided. Google is accelerating its Android release ...
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Google will require developer verification to install Android apps, including sideloading

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This ...

Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation

Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation ...