We're taking an early look at some of the tweaks Google's getting ready ahead of Android 17 formally entering testing.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Jan. 13 with further updates on locking apps on Android.

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