Android 17 release and beta rollout
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Android introduces anti-car-sickness feature
Motion Assist is similar to Apple's Motion Cues feature.
Motion Assist uses a device's accelerometer and gyroscope to display dots that move with the vehicle's motion.
Motion Assist is part of Android 17.
Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 for Pixel
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 system images are available for Pixel 6 through Pixel 10 series devices, the Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, and the Android Emulator.
The Beta 9 release fixes a bug where swiping the bottom gesture bar to switch between apps failed after invoking Circle to Search.
The Beta 9 release fixes a bug in which devices could enter a continuous reboot loop every 20 to 30 seconds.
Google adds new customization options to Android 17
Android 17's final build will include theming options that allow users to tune the hue of the four main colors.
Google released the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 update to eligible Pixel devices.
Android 17 includes a Quick Settings layout editor that allows users to arrange toggles and settings.
Android 17 August update rolls out with Pixel 10 fixes
In addition to the Global version, there is a variant for Rogers in Canada for the Pixel 9+.
Google is rolling out the August 2026 security patch for Android 17 on the Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a.
There are no security issues resolved in the Android 17 August patch.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 released for Pixel devices
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 supports the Pixel 6a and newer devices.
Google's release notes for Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 do not mention any specific fixes.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 was released two weeks before Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 released
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 includes a fix for an issue where fingerprint authentication is not triggered when attempting to unlock the device.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 supports Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 includes a fix for an NFC service regression that caused affected NFC tags to fail to read data or open URLs.
Android 17 July update rolls out with Pixel fixes
Google is rolling out the first update to Android 17 with the July 2026 security patch for multiple Pixel devices.
The update fixes an issue where some devices would fail to load the Android system or become stuck in a boot loop under certain conditions.
The update fixes an issue on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold where navigation buttons would unexpectedly change alignment after folding and unfolding.