Android 17 coverage.

Android 17’s new video standard could make blinding HDR videos a thing of the past

Android 17's new Eclipsa Video standard ensures that HDR videos don't get too bright while also keeping all of their details intact.…

PSA: Don’t install the latest Play System update if you’re still running Android 17 beta

Still running Android 17 beta 4.1? You should avoid installing the latest Google Play System update, unless you want boot loops.…

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 rolling out for Pixel

Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 less than two weeks after the release with a number of bug fixes for Pixel devices.…

One UI 9 is skipping my favorite Android 17 feature

Android 17 includes a Smart Replies update that I absolutely love. Unfortunately, it's nowhere to be seen in One UI 9.…

Google rolling out final Android 17 Beta 4.1 update for Pixel

I tried the Android 17 beta, and it proved Google needs to kill its annual update cycle

App Bubbles prove Google has run out of ideas for Android…

I’m a long-time iPhone user, but these Android 17 features are tempting me to switch

Android 17 may not be the flashiest update yet, but several of its practical new features are making my iPhone feel outdated.…

Android 17 could let you disable Gboard’s most annoying feature

Google seems to be working on a new option that will remove one of the most annoying things about using Gboard.…

I hated multitasking on my Pixel — until I tried Android 17’s app bubbles

I love my Pixel 10a, but multitasking on it is a chore. But after trying Android 17's app bubbles, that's no longer true.…

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 finally enables partial screenshots, but not for everyone

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 brings the long-leaked partial screenshot feature and enables it by default, but only for large screens.…

The Clicks Communicator is getting a serious battery boost and Android 17 right out of the box

Can't wait for Q4…

Clicks Communicator will ship with Android 17 and a bigger battery than we thought

Clicks has confirmed that its debut phone, the Communicator, will come with Android 17, plus a larger battery than previously announced.…

The 'Now Playing' Switcher Might Be Android 17's Most Useful New Feature

Android 17 has a new Now Playing widget in the Notification shade that lets you easily switch between multiple audio sources without opening the app.…

Android 17's new Now Playing bar finally fixes the most annoying part of media switching

Android 17 will upgrade the most annoying part of Android 16's media management…

Android 17 gets a smarter media switcher, and it already feels better than the old carousel

Android 17 will change the old carousel layout to a new design for switching the media player on the lock screen and in the notifications shade.…

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 reveals new screenshot buttons, likely for Aluminium OS

In Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3, we've spotted new buttons in the screenshot overlay that could potentially be intended for Aluminium OS devices.…

Here’s a closer look at how Android 17’s OS verification is going to work

This week's Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 release sheds new light on how the upcoming OS verification tool will function.…

Android 17’s media player carousel gets a card-based redesign in QPR1 Beta 3

There are few elements more essential within Android than the humble media player, and every few years, Google sees it...…

Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 [Gallery]

At I/O 2026, Google rolled out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel devices to continue the fast release schedule...…

Android 17 is finally getting seamless app handoff between your devices

Continue On works like Apple's Handoff…

With Android 17, Google Finally Adds a Handoff-Like App Continuity Feature

Though designed to work bidirectionally, Google's 'Continue on' feature will initially be limited to handoffs from Android phones to tablets.…

Android 17 is getting its own version of Apple’s Handoff

Google is adding a new Android feature that resembles Apple's Handoff, allowing you to start a task on your Android phone and continue it right where you left off from a compatible…

Android 17’s Live Updates will be a boon for workout and travel apps

Android 17 introduces a new Metric Style template for Live Updates, bringing real-time fitness and travel data to the lock screen.…

Android 17 cracks down on shady apps that play surprise background audio

Android 17 is tightening background audio rules to stop apps from unexpectedly playing sounds or hijacking audio controls.…

Android 17 takes a big step toward Apple-style ecosystem continuity with ‘Continue On’

Android 17's new Continue On feature lets you seamlessly move apps and tasks between your Android devices, much like Apple's Handoff.…

Android 17 is finally getting Apple’s Handoff feature, and it’s about time

Android 17's new Continue On feature lets you start an app on your phone and instantly pick up where you left off on your tablet, with just one tap.…

Google unveils Continue On, a new feature in Android 17 that will let users move tasks between Android devices, similar to Apple's Handoff feature (Ben Schoon/9to5Google)

Ben Schoon / 9to5Google : Google unveils Continue On, a new feature in Android 17 that will let users move tasks between Android devices, similar to Apple's Handoff feature — Googl…

Android 17’s ‘Continue On’ will let you move tasks between devices, like Apple’s Handoff

Google is setting the stage for Android’s version of Apple Handoff, with the new “Continue On” feature in Android 17...…

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 has a bouncy new animation for Quick Settings [Video]

Google is updating Android 17’s Quick Settings in the latest beta release with a fun new animation that’s a little...…

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 now defaults screen recording to your last-used app

After appearing for the first time in Android 17 Beta, Google’s screen recorder menu now defaults to an option that...…

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3: System UI adds more blur to Pixel

After introducing with the Material 3 Expressive redesign last year, Google is adding more blur to the system UI with Android 17 Beta 1.…

Google caps off I/O 2026 day one with Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 release

As if you didn't have enough Google news to catch up with after I/O's keynote, we've also got a new Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 release.…

How to install the latest Android 17 Beta on Google Pixel

Google has released Android 17 in beta for Pixel devices, skipping the usual Developer Preview given the arrival of new...…

Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel

The two week cadence this cycle continues with Google today releasing Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 during I/O 2026. The...…

Google I/O 2026 Live Blog. All the Latest on Gemini, Android 17, Android XR, More

Google's annual developer conference begins at 10 a.m. PT today. Follow along for all the news about agentic AI, Android development, and everything else coming out of Mountain Vi…

Google I/O Live Blog: Android 17, Android XR, Gemini Intelligence, and More

Google I/O is officially here! Stay tuned to Lifehacker's live blog for all the latest announcements as they happen.…

Google may have surprised us with more new Android 17 features than expected, but there's still no sign of these three

Google announced loads of new Android 17 features are on the way, but there's still no sign of these three.…

Google I/O 2026: Android 17 updates, Android XR, Gemini Intelligence & more to expect

Google I/O 2026 officially kicks off tonight at 10:30 pm IST, broadcasting live from the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The keynote will feature Google CEO Su…

Google I/O 2026 LIVE — Android 17, Googlebook, Android XR Glasses, Gemini Intelligence and more

Get ready for an explosion of announcements…

Google I/O 2026: What to expect from Gemini, Android 17, and more

Google I/O 2026 is expected to focus heavily on Gemini AI, Android 17, smart devices, and Google’s broader push toward an AI-first ecosystem.…

Google I/O 2026 Live Blog. All the Latest on Android 17, Android XR, Gemini, More

Google's annual developer conference begins at 10 a.m. PT on Tuesday. Follow along for all the news about agentic AI, Android development, and everything else coming out of Mount…

Get a first look at all of Android 17’s Noto 3D emoji

A developer leak of all 4,000+ emoji…

More of Google Pixel’s new 3D emoji for Android 17 have leaked, here’s a quick look [Gallery]

Earlier this week, Google revealed a first look at some new 3D redesigns for the emoji found on Google Pixel phones and other Google products, and now we’re getting a closer look a…

I’m weirdly excited about this Android 17 feature that helps me scroll less

I thought I had tried every trick possible to stop doomscrolling, but Android 17’s new Pause Point feature feels surprisingly different. Instead of punishing screen time, it interr…

The new Pause Point feature in Android 17 wants to stop you doomscrolling — and it's something I'll be turning on right away

Google has previewed the Pause Point feature coming our way with Android 17, and I like the look of it.…

Android 17 Is Here — And Google Finally Did the Thing

You know that moment at the coffee shop when your iPhone-using friend glances at your phone and,...…

5 New Android 17 Features That Would Make My Phone Feel Better Instantly

Android's open ecosystem is its superpower, but fragmentation is its kryptonite. As we head into Google I/O, these are the Android 17 upgrades that would help crush my daily frustr…

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Android 17's showcase to Claude cracking a $400,000 crypto wallet

Here's your firmware update for May 16, 2026…