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.

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.
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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 ...

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.
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I organized my Android home screen into focus zones and it changed everything

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

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

However, Android 17 will also bring significant improvements to our phones. A useful side effect of these restrictions is that there will be fewer interruptions when you rotate an app. If you've ever ...