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Android 17 will drop sometime in June 2026.
This new release is all about adding polish.
Listed here are known, rumored, and wishlist features.
It's that time of year when Android users (and pundits) start wondering what's in the next release. Well, the good news is that Google has already announced some of the features, which are carry-overs from Android 16 QPR1 and Android 16 QPR2. This approach means that these features are in quarterly drops, often targeted at Pixel users, and may eventually reach other devices.
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Let's take a look at what Google has announced, what is rumored to be included, and what I'd like to see in Android 17.
Google-announced features
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