Android phones are evolving fast in 2026, with AI-native features, massive batteries, robot-inspired cameras, and creaseless foldables changing mobile tech.

Google has released Android 17 in beta for Pixel devices, skipping the usual Developer Preview given the arrival of new Canary builds, and you can install it now. Here’s how. Google is supporting all ...

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Android 17 is officially available for Pixel 6 and newer devices, including Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet. Expected eligible phones include Samsung Galaxy S23 and newer, OnePlus 11 and newer, Xiaomi 13 ...

Besides replacing Developer Previews, the Android 17 Beta cycle is operating on a faster release schedule. The continuous Android Canary channel introduced last year has replaced Developer Previews.

Want Google out of your life? It's pretty easy to find alternative search, email, and photo storage providers, but it's much harder to come up with a mobile operating system that's free of Google. The ...

Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out to Google Google Pixel 6 and newer devices. If you are on Android 16 beta, update via Settings > System > Software Update. Stable ...

Google has officially launched the first beta of Android 17, following the announcement made a few days earlier. Google changed developers’ access to new Android releases by replacing the traditional ...