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How to install the Android 17 beta on your phone right now
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Early access The latest version of Android is here in beta, and here's how you can get started before everyone else — installing Android 17 is about as easy as it gets.

Android 17 Beta 1 brings two small but useful Pixel Launcher UI changes
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Two changes that matter Android 17 Beta 1 adds shortcut customization and the option to hide At a Glance in Pixel Launcher.

I fixed my social media doomscrolling with this underrated Pixel feature
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Silence the noise By silencing certain apps during work hours, Pixel Modes helped me cut back on endless scrolling.

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.

This Android 16 protection feature looks like it's ready to help you with 'Intrusions'
By Nickolas Diaz published
Keep Tabs Another leak surfaced, offering alleged details about an Android 16 feature to help users manage device intrusions.

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 makes Settings easier to navigate and squashes plenty of bugs
By Sanuj Bhatia published
A much-needed cleanup The new beta aims to make Android 16 feel more stable to use ahead of wider rollout.

How to set up and use Android AI notification summaries
By Brady Snyder published
Pixel exclusive Google's AI notification summaries are exclusive to Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 phones, and aim to clean up your list of notifications. Here's how to start using them.

How to set up Android Parental Controls on your kid's phone
By Brady Snyder published
Family Link With a recent Pixel Drop, Google added support for setting up Parental Controls straight from the Android Settings app. Here's how to get started.
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