Google has just released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 to Google Pixels, and that would be the final release based on the current OS. The company has now officially confirmed that it’s working on Android 17 and that the first beta build will be released soon.

Android 17 Beta 1 releasing soon

The first public beta of Android 17 will be released soon, says Google. Notably, this won’t be a Developer Preview build. If you’ve followed the development cycles for an upcoming Android OS in the past, you’d know that first builds are generally labelled Developer Preview builds (Android 16 had two of them), and then beta builds are released, but that’s changing this year with Android 17.

Google says Android 17 Beta 1 “builds on top of Android 16 QPR platform release and includes the latest bug fixes and improvements to stability and performance.” Past leaks suggest several new features and improved gaming capabilities are coming to the upcoming Android OS, among many other improvements. We’ll learn more about the changes once the first beta build goes live, which could arrive as early as this month or next month, while the stable build of Android 17 should land around June 2026.

Google Pixel users will have the first bite, as always. Those currently on Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 and choose to remain enrolled in the Android Beta Program will automatically receive the Android 17 Beta 1 update. If they don’t want to receive the beta update, they must opt out of the beta program.

As for the other brands, the Android 17 beta update may arrive on select devices a few weeks after it is released to Google Pixels. We’ll continue to track the development and update you on the same in our Android 17 section. Remember to visit the section regularly for the latest updates. Or, join our Telegram channel to get instant notifications about the latest happenings in tech.

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Google has delayed the release of Android 17 Beta 1, which was expected to launch at 1 PM Eastern today after being teased yesterday. Shortly before the announcement, Google informed Android Authority about the change. A spokesperson confirmed that the beta is no longer releasing today and is instead “coming soon,” without sharing a new date.

February 11, 20256

Google has reportedly released the first public beta of its next Android version – Android 17 Beta 1. This update is mostly for developers, but it also brings improvements that will make apps run better, work on bigger screens, and handle media and cameras more smoothly.

The main highlight of this update is about apps adapting to different screen sizes. With Android 17, apps must support resizing and windowed mode on tablets, foldable phones, and large-screen devices. Apps can no longer be fixed to one orientation or size. This means apps will look and work better on all kinds of devices.

Also, Android 17 lets camera apps switch between modes without restarting, reducing freezes and glitches. Apps can now also get information from all camera sensors, not just the main one. It makes zoom and lens changes smoother.

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For Media, the latest Android beta update adds better audio controls and supports Versatile Video Coding. It can give good video quality in smaller file sizes.

Other updates include performance improvements, better privacy and security, and smarter connectivity. Also, Wi-Fi Ranging now has more accurate distance detection, and new device profiles make it easier to set up medical and fitness gadgets. Android XR also gets a new mode to respond better to how users interact with extended reality devices.

Android 17 Beta 1 is available for many Pixel devices, including Pixel 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold models. Users already in the Android Beta Program will get the update automatically.

Google plans to reach Platform Stability by March 2026, with the first stable release expected for Pixel phones in Q2 2026, and a minor release in Q4 2026. Android 17 plans to deliver better apps, smoother media, and a more adaptive experience for all users.

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