Android 17’s first beta includes much of what I expected — and some things I didn’t

Android 17's first beta has landed with performance optimizations, improvements to large-screen apps, and useful changes to the interface.
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Google (Almost) Announces First Beta of Android 17, Emphasizing Flexibility For Larger-Screen Devices

App developers won’t be able to opt out of screen orientation and resizing features on devices with bigger screens. But we ...

Android 17 Beta 1 finally lets you remove the At a Glance widget on your home screen

Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out, and it includes a feature we've waited years for: the ability to remove At a Glance from your home screen.

Android 17 fixes one of our biggest frustrations, paving the way for Android laptops

Android 17 is a massive win for anyone using a foldable or tablet ...

Gemini’s split-screen upgrade is here, and it's not just for tablets anymore

Gemini now works in split screen on regular phones, letting you interact with other apps side by side with no overlay needed.

6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free)

6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free) ...

You can now use Gemini without leaving your apps, thanks to split-screen multitasking

Google’s Gemini now supports split-screen multitasking on Android, allowing the AI to assist users directly inside other apps without switching screens.