Android 17 release and beta rollout
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Android introduces anti-car-sickness 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 is rolling out an Android feature called Motion Assist to reduce or eliminate motion sickness.
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.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 remains on the July 2026 security patch.
The Beta 9 release fixes an issue causing intermittent battery drain.
Google adds new customization options to Android 17
The Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 update introduces call protection features with additional confirmation dialogs for call-forwarding calls.
The Quick Settings layout editor allows users to resize quick toggles and move the brightness slider and media player.
Android 17's final build will include theming options that allow users to tune the hue of the four main colors.
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.
The dedicated security bulletin for Google devices lists one additional security fix.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 released for Pixel devices
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 supports the Pixel 6a and newer devices.
Google released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 the week prior to Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2.
Google's release notes for Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 do not mention any specific fixes.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 released
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 includes a fix for an audio framework buffer management issue that caused loud audio corruption and static during media playback and notification interactions.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 was released two weeks before Beta 8.
Google released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8.
Android 17 July update rolls out with Pixel fixes
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.
There are no security issues resolved in the Android 17 July patch.
Google is rolling out the first update to Android 17 with the July 2026 security patch for multiple Pixel devices.