Google showcased several major Android 17 features ahead of Google I/O 2026.
Android 17 introduces Pause Point and new 3D emoji to make phones feel more human.
Android 17 adds creator-focused features like AI editing tools, Screen Reactions, better Instagram uploads, and Adobe Premiere support
The Android Show showcased the many privacy and security upgrades users can expect this year from Android 17.
Is Android's desktop mode just going to feel like a blown-up version of Android on your phone? No, and Magic Pointer is one of the reasons why.
Pixel users are getting another dose of fixes for Google's Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 this week.
Apple highlighted the upcoming arrival of encrypted RCS messages between iPhones and Androids in its new iOS 26.5 update.
Google started teasing what's coming up for its Android Show just before I/O 2026 takes center stage.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta is now available for Pixel 6 and newer devices.
Android 17 Beta 4 is now available for Pixel 6 and newer devices.