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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 4

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6 lineup. Inside Beta 2, there are plenty of noteworthy things. There's a section in the changelog dedicated to User Experience and System UI...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 2

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as well, since this is a beta build out of the gate, thanks to Google skipping the developer preview builds for this new version of Android....

Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 6

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced them to delay it slightly. They told us it was coming soon, yet didn't provide a new date. Well, the update is now live. The first...

Android 17 Beta 1 Not Releasing Today

Kellen February 11, 2026 1

We already updated our post on today's Android 17 Beta 1 launch, but wanted to make sure everyone was aware and to also know that they could stop refreshing or checking for updates. Google informed us that Android 17 Beta 1 will no longer arrive today. Instead...

Here’s Why There is No Android 17 Developer Preview

Kellen February 11, 2026 1

You may be wondering why Android 17 Beta is already here without several Android 17 Developer Preview builds before it? The reason is pretty simple. In July of last year, Google introduced the Android Canary track as a way for developers to test out new...

Android 17 Release Calendar Published, Platform Stability Scheduled for March

Tim February 11, 2026 1

Android 17 has arrived, along with a release calendar that will help users time when they can expect new builds from Google. The first build to release, which is in beta, is available now for download to select Pixel devices. Moving forward, Google has planned...

Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 7

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17, at least as a beta release, will be here soon enough that they needed to make sure you knew and were prepared for its release. There...

Android 17 Tastes Like Cinnamon Buns

Tim November 17, 2025 4

It was back in August when we first heard that Android 17 might carry an internal codename of Cinnamon Bun. This rumor is now "confirmed" via the latest Android Canary build, which will honestly help us all sleep a little better at night. The code shows...