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Android 17 beta 1 update introduces Handoff, a cross-device continuity feature that lets users move app activities between nearby devices with system-level support
Google has begun rolling out Android 17 Beta 1 to eligible Pixel devices, introducing large screen adaptivity changes, security upgrades, and performance improvements
Google has reportedly delayed the Android 17 beta release for Pixel devices, with the company now saying the update will arrive soon but not on the previously expected date
Google has confirmed that Android 17 beta 1 is coming soon for public testing and will roll out automatically to users already enrolled in the Android Beta Program
Google's Android-based operating system for PCs, likely to be named Aluminium OS, is expected to debut in 2026. A wider rollout, including enterprise and education users, is not expected until 2028
Reportedly, an internal Google build offers an early look at Android's desktop interface, highlighting UI changes aimed at large screens and keyboard-and-mouse use
The Gemini-powered "Help me edit" feature is rolling out to Android phones in India, letting users edit photos in Google Photos using natural language text and voice prompts
Google is rolling out tighter authentication, expanded biometric checks, and improved remote lock options to make stolen Android devices harder to access and easier to secure
Ahead of its expected unveiling later this year, Android 17's alleged leaked images hint Google is testing blurred system UI elements, a redesigned screen recorder, and app lock features
Google's Android XR glasses companion app has reportedly surfaced in Android Canary builds, offering an early look at camera controls, display settings, and on-device Gemini features
Google has reportedly confirmed that ChromeOS won't be discontinued, though not all Chromebooks will upgrade to its upcoming Android for PC OS due to hardware limitations
Code spotted in the latest Android Auto update suggests Google Cast support could be in development, potentially enabling new ways to stream media to a car's infotainment screen
Google has activated its Android Emergency Location Service in India, beginning with Uttar Pradesh, enabling automatic sharing of a caller's location with emergency services during 112 calls
Reportedly, Google rolls out News Audio Briefing on Android with a new Listen tab, offering AI-generated daily news summaries in audio form from multiple publishers
Google's first Android 16 QPR3 beta adds new animations, navigation layout options, flashlight controls and finally allows Pixel users to remove the At a Glance widget
Google Phone app's latest beta introduces expressive calling feature, letting users mark calls as urgent with animated alerts, visual cues, and optional DND interruption
Google is rolling out Emergency Live Video for Android in select regions, allowing responders to request live footage during emergencies to speed up assessments and guide callers effectively
