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Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today
Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost
The 9 biggest new features in Android 17
Android foldables are getting new gamepad controls.Pixel foldables get the new feature first, which is being added to Android 17 alongside native controller remapping, but only rolls out “in the coming months.” We’ve seen control options like this in other foldables before, but it’s welcome to see Google bake it into the OS.

Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today

Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional exclusive features as part of the June Pixel Drop. Not every feature announced alongside the OS at the pre-I/O Android Show is available today though.Android...

Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost

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