Android's Desktop Mode surprised me ...
Android 17 Beta 1 didn't arrive as scheduled. Google pulled the update hours before launch, promising it's coming soon, but offering few clues why.
Android 17 focuses on adaptability of apps across different form factors, enhances performance, and it's now available to download on Pixel 6 series and later models.
Google is changing how developers get access to new APIs and features of the latest version.
Android 17, codenamed Cinnamon Bun, is expected to launch in June 2026 with a redesigned UI, improved Desktop Mode, and expanded device support.