Check out what's new in Android 17
Google Blog 2026-06-16 18:00:00
Context: Google has announced the rollout of Android 17, the latest version of its mobile operating system, which brings a suite of new features designed to enhance productivity, entertainment, security, and safety. Android 17 is rolling out first to Pixel devices today, followed by other eligible Android devices throughout 2026. The update includes tools like floating app bubbles for easier multitasking, improved gaming modes for foldable phones, and enhanced security features.
Key Facts
- Android 17 introduces a new feature called Bubbles, which allows users to turn any app into a compact, floating window for easier multitasking, and on large screen devices, bubbles are docked in a dedicated bubble bar at the bottom of the screen.
- The update includes a new toolbar for screen recording and annotation, as well as a feature called Screen Reactions, which allows users to record their reactions over videos and share their perspective quickly.
- Android 17 brings a new foldable gaming mode, which optimizes the screen layout for a better mobile gaming experience, featuring an optimized 50/50 layout with a game view on top and a dynamic gamepad below.
- The update also includes new security features, such as the ability to grant temporary access to precise location, share only specific contacts, and an enhanced "Mark as lost" feature in Find Hub, which allows users to lock a missing phone with their biometrics.
- Android 17 introduces app memory limits to ensure apps never use too much RAM, helping to improve the device's overall performance and battery life, and also includes improvements to Live Threat Detection and Advanced Protection mode to block suspicious apps and scams.