Android 17 release date: The next major update is coming soon! (Updated)

Google has officially rolled out Android 17 Beta 1, marking the start of the Android 17 cycle. Here's the release timeline ...

Is your smartphone eligible for Android 17? Here’s the full list

Android 17 Beta 1 was postponed, but support details are out. Here's which Pixel devices qualify and what Google's updated ...

These key Android Auto icons could soon get an Android 16-flavored refresh

We recently identified a new set of icons in Android Auto to indicate signal strength. The icons appear rounder, distant from ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Your Android’s strongest security is off by default: turn it on now

Google has built what it calls its strongest security layer for Android phones, yet the vast majority of users have never turned it on. Advanced Protection, a device-level mode that bundles multiple ...
ZDNet

Android 17 is shaping up to be a big win for Pixel users - but I still want these features

Android 17 will drop sometime in June 2026. This new release is all about adding polish. Listed here are known, rumored, and wishlist features. It's that time of year when Android users (and pundits) ...
Lifehacker

Here's What's New in Android 16's Second Major Update

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Google may be expanding Android Quick Share's AirDrop feature to more phones: What to expect

Google is reportedly expanding Quick Share and AirDrop interoperability to Pixel 9 series devices, allowing seamless file sharing between Android and Apple devices. This move follows a gradual rollout ...

The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

Google also says Android 17 Beta 1 debuts new performance optimizations with better management of system resources. The OS ...