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Google rolls out Android 17 Beta 1 to Pixel phones: Here's what's new

Google has pushed Android 17 into beta, marking the first major release shaped by its new continuous Canary channel. The shift promises faster access to features, fewer rough edges, and a clearer picture of where Android is heading.

February 14, 2026 / 11:20 IST
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  • Android 17 Beta 1 released for Pixel, skipping Developer Preview.
  • Apps must now span full width on large screens by default.
  • Android 17 focuses on performance, adaptive apps, and media APIs.
Sarthak Singh Sarthak is an experienced writer having covered personal and consumer tech, gadgets news, social media trends, and more for several years
first published: Feb 14, 2026 11:20 am

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