Android 17 starts hitting Pixel phones and watches today
Summary
Android 17 begins rolling out to Pixel devices, introducing features like an expanded Bubbles multitasking system, a foldable-friendly gaming interface, and native screen-reaction video support. The update also brings privacy enhancements, improved Find My Device protections, and Wear OS 7 with Gemini Intelligence for Pixel Watch, along with Pixel-unique Gemini and AI-related enhancements such as Gemini Omni and Lyria music generation. Non-Pixel devices will see many features later via apps and partnerships, with broader API/developer changes planned for a later Android 17 update.