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

What you do not get, however, is a traditional desktop with files and folders that you can pin or interact with directly, ...

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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.

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, ...