Android 17 makes it harder for bad actors to guess and crack the PIN on your phone

Android 17 adds tougher lock-screen protections that limit failed PIN and password attempts, extend lockout timers, detect ...

Android 17 makes a strong case for ignoring Android version numbers entirely

Android 17 has useful changes, but when the best everyday update is a Quick Settings button that finally makes sense again, the annual version number starts looking pretty hollow.

The top Android 17 features to get excited about

Android 17 officially launched earlier this month, so if you have a Pixel or Samsung phone, you might as well get the ...

Android desktop mode made me miss my laptop in record time

Android desktop mode can turn a phone into a nearly usable workstation, but one workday with WordPress, browser tools, and a ...

Android 17 Is Live on Pixel, but Samsung and Other Android Users Still Have to Wait

Android 17 is live on supported Pixel devices, but Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO, OnePlus, and other Android users must wait for OEM ...

Android 17 vs. iOS 27: Which OS Handles True Multitasking Better?

Discover how Android 17 and iOS 27 are changing mobile productivity in 2026 with new AI tools, floating widgets, and smarter ...

Android's Linux Terminal no longer restricts you to a single font and window in QPR1 Beta 6

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 brings support for custom fonts and multiple terminal windows to the Linux Terminal app.
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Android Auto 17.2 Now Available for All Users: How To Skip the Wait and Update Today

A new version of Android Auto has now started rolling out to Android devices through the Google Play Store; manual downloads allow users to skip the wait ...