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Android 17 is here, along with the June Pixel Drop.
The OS is rolling out to Pixel devices first.
Users are getting upgraded productivity, security, and more.
Android 17 is officially here, and it's a doubly good day for Pixel users, as it's bringing the June Pixel Drop with it.
Google has rolled out its annual OS update and its latest collection of Pixel-exclusive features at the same time, and the updates pack not only some practical features that will make an impact on how you use your phone daily, but also security protections, some new translation tricks, and more. Pixel Watches -- the 2 and later -- are included, too, with a potentially life-saving feature addition.
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Here's a look at what's new in Android 17, which starts rolling out today to Pixel phones first and then to other devices "throughout 2026," along with what's new in the June 2026 Pixel Drop.
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