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The Android 17 logo on a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
The next Android update may finally undo some of Google's worst decisions

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

New Canary build Android Canary 2603 introduces new features aimed at fixing common user frustrations.

New Canary build
The Android 17 logo on a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Android 17 beta 2 is already here, and it's quietly a big update

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

Bubbles everywhere The update adds floating app bubbles, cross-device Handoff support, a privacy-focused contacts picker, and fixes for reboot and freezing issues.

Bubbles everywhere
The Android 17 logo on a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Android 17 Beta 1 is now rolling out after a brief delay

By Sanuj Bhatia Last updated

The next phase begins Google has released Android 17 Beta 1 with a stronger push toward adaptive apps and big-screen optimization.

The next phase begins
The Android 16 logo on a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Google confirms the first Android 17 beta is coming soon

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

Next chapter begins soon With Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 marking the end of that cycle, Google is preparing to launch the Android 17 beta program.

Next chapter begins soon
The Android 16 logo on a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Google starts rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 is rolling out with an important fix

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

Apps stop crashing Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 rolls out with a fix for widespread app crash problems.

Apps stop crashing
Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 is here, bringing Pixel testers more bug fixes

By Brady Snyder Published

Bugs, squashed Google today released the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 update for Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program, here's what's new.

Bugs, squashed