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Here’s everything new in Android 17 Beta 1 [Gallery]

Google today officially announced Android 17 Beta 1 for Pixel devices. This joins the stable Android 16 QPR2 release ...

6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free)

6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free) ...

Android 17 beta now available with lots of UX improvements0 0

Android 17 Beta arrives with quiet but meaningful changes, hinting at a smarter release cycle and subtle polish ahead.
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Pixel Launcher search bar gets a ‘redesign’ in Android 17 Beta 1

The Pixel Launcher search bar recently underwent a redesign mirroring that of the Google Search widget in 2025 during an ...

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It helped me stop mindless app hopping on my phone ...

Android widgets are a lie (and my home screen proves it)

They promised too much, and delivered too little ...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 rolls out with a focus on reliability and performance

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is rolling out now, focusing on stability, battery behavior, and fixes for long-standing Pixel bugs.
Droid Life

Android 17 Beta is Already Here for Pixel Phones to Test (Updated)

Android 17 Beta is already available for download if you own a Pixel phone. The update is very early and has lots of new features.
ZDNet

How to restart your Android phone without using the power button: 2 alternative ways

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