Android 17 Beta 2 just dropped for Pixel testers
Summary
Google has released Android 17 Beta 2 for Pixel 6 and newer devices, just weeks after the initial beta. With Platform Stability expected in March, the update keeps Google’s Pixel phones relevant amid Samsung's Galaxy S26 launch.
Key Insights
Which Pixel devices can install Android 17 Beta 2?
Android 17 Beta 2 is available for Pixel 6 and newer devices, including Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8 series, Pixel 9 series, Pixel 10 series, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel 9a, but excludes the yet-to-launch Pixel 10a.
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What is Platform Stability in Android betas, and when is it expected for Android 17?
Platform Stability means the APIs are frozen, allowing developers to finalize apps targeting the new version, with no further breaking changes expected before stable release; for Android 17, it is anticipated in March.
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