Google is changing how developers get access to new APIs and features of the latest version.

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.

In an update sent to Android Police, Google said that while it initially aimed to release Android 17 Beta 1 today, last-minute changes have forced the tech giant to delay the update. "Android Beta 1 ...

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You may be wondering why Android 17 Beta is already here without several Android 17 Developer Preview builds before it? The reason is pretty simple. In July of last year, Google introduced the Android ...

Android 17 Beta 1 is officially on the way, and Google is changing up its usual release playbook in the process.

Android 17, codenamed Cinnamon Bun, is expected to launch in June 2026 with a redesigned UI, improved Desktop Mode, and expanded device support.

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Update: January 16, 2026 (8:30 AM ET): Android skins are always changing, so we’ve updated our ranking as well. Some of the more notable changes include ASUS dropping a few spots, while vivo, HONOR, ...

Enable the Linux terminal on any Android device, and you can create or practice your bash scripting on the go.

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