Android 17
What's New
Android 17 Beta 1 is now available for development and testing on select Pixel devices and the Android Emulator. The release introduces new features and APIs while including platform behavior changes that may affect existing apps. Developers should review the migration checklist and test their applications against the new platform requirements.
Highlights
- Android 17 Beta 1 now available for testing on Pixel devices and Android Emulator
- New features and APIs introduced for developer use
- Behavior changes affecting all apps and Android 17 targeting apps
- Migration checklist provided to prepare apps for Android 17
- Developer feedback program active for issue reporting and suggestions
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