Android 17: Everything we know so far

From app bubbles to 3D emojis and Gemini Intelligence, Android 17 is packed. Here's everything confirmed so far.
Android Authority

Android phone makers now have one fewer excuse to end software updates early

Qualcomm has announced that smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chips will be eligible for up to eight years of Android OS and security updates. The program would reduce update costs for ...

Android 17 starts hitting Pixel phones and watches today

Android 17 has been in testing since early this year, with the final beta hitting devices just a couple of weeks ago. Insofar ...
Android Authority

A crucial system behind Android security updates just lost its funding (Update: Funding restored)

The US government has stopped funding the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, a standardized global system for identifying and tracking software vulnerabilities across platforms and ...

Apple just showed Android makers how software updates should actually work

If you want to stop stressing about software updates, buy an iPhone ...
Gizmochina

Asus Android 16 Beta program is available for these devices

After a slightly longer wait, Asus has finally started offering access to Android 16 beta. The beta program kicked off earlier this month, starting with the ZenFone 12 Ultra, and was later expanded to ...

Android 17 launched for Pixel smartphones: Key features and what is new in Google’s latest software

Android 17 has arrived, prioritizing productivity and security. New features include 'Bubbles' for seamless multitasking, ...
9to5google

Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro Fold join Android 15 Beta Program

Following yesterday’s release of Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2, Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro Fold can now join the Android Beta Program. Given the staggered release of the Pixel 9 series, only the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro ...