Google releases the first Android 17 beta
Android 17 is planned for Q2 2026, and Google has replaced developer previews with a continuous Canary channel.
On February 11, Google released the first beta of Android 17.
What's new?
- Developer previews are gone, replaced by a continuous Canary channel updated over the air
- Support for the VVC (H.266) video codec
- New APIs for camera transitions
- On large-screen devices (tablets and foldables), apps can no longer opt out of resizing
When?
- March: platform stability
- Q2 2026: Android 17 release
This feature is still in testing and will be available soon.
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