Android 17 has useful changes, but when the best everyday update is a Quick Settings button that finally makes sense again, the annual version number starts looking pretty hollow.

You may have been wondering why we had not yet seen a new June Android update for Pixel phones. The reason is because Google was polishing up Android 17 for a stable release that is arriving today.

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for Android Auto 17.1 for production devices. This build landed in the beta program earlier this month, and it is now available for devices configured to ...

The wait for Android 17 is nearly over. Google has been working through its beta cycle since February, and the stable release is expected any day now — likely this week. Pixels get it first, as always ...

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Google is already preparing the next major Android update for both smartphones and tablets. In early February 2026, Google launched the first Android 17 public beta. In May 2026, the company revealed ...

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With just about a month left until the stable release of Android 17, brands have accelerated development to ensure a timely rollout for their devices. Vivo isn’t alone. The brand launched its Android ...

Android Auto's latest update offers a more personalized and customizable in-car experience. The software now adapts to various infotainment screen sizes and allows for custom widgets. Video streaming ...

The latest Pixel 10 update introduces a major security change that prevents users from installing older Android versions. This Google Pixel 10 feature is part of a broader effort to strengthen device ...

With the May 2026 update, rolling out now, Google is implementing an anti-rollback measure on Pixel 10 series devices that prevents the installation of any older Android versions. In a notice ...

Android 17, the next major version of Google's mobile operating system, is currently undergoing beta testing and is expected to be released to the general public in June 2026. Naturally, Google's ...