Google has announced the release of Android 17, the latest version of the open mobile platform. The source code for this release can be found in the Git repository of the project under the branch android-17.0.0_r1. Firmware builds have been prepared for various Pixel devices including Pixel 6/6a/6 Pro, Pixel 7/7a/7 Pro, Pixel 8/8a/8 Pro, Pixel 9/9a/9 Pro/9 Pro XL/9 Pro Fold, Pixel 10/10 Pro/10 Pro XL/10 Pro Fold, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet.
Pre-release firmware builds are also available for other devices from manufacturers such as HONOR, iQOO, Lenovo, OnePlus, OPPO, realme, Sharp, vivo, and Xiaomi. Additionally, work is underway to create universal GSI (Generic System Images) assemblies that will be compatible with devices based on ARM64 and x86_64 architectures.
Main innovations in Android 17 include:
- The addition of a new multi-window mode called “Bubbles”, which allows users to run applications in floating windows. These floating windows are similar to notifications displayed on top of other content. Users can open an application in a floating window by pressing and holding the application icon. On larger screens, floating window icons appear in a separate area on the taskbar. These windows can be grouped, moved, and docked on the screen.
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