The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices
Summary
Ars Technica reports that Android 17 Beta 1 is now available on Pixel devices, focusing on testing system and API changes rather than user-facing features. Highlights include adaptive apps with resizing/multitasking requirements, improved media/camera handling with VVC support, and new performance optimizations via generational garbage collection, plus a two-release schedule for 2026.