New Android 17 Google/press Google released Android 17 this Thursday (17). The new operating system features a renewed interface for running multiple apps at the same time and enhances the security of compatible mobile phones. Visually, Android 17 brings few changes compared to the previous version.
The main highlight is the ability to turn any app into a floating “bubble.” 🗒️Have a news suggestion? Send it to g1 According to Google, simply touch and hold an app icon to have it open over others without occupying the entire screen. Android 17 bubble app system Google/press On devices with larger screens, such as tablets and foldable phones, there is a dedicated area for these bubble-format apps in the bottom right corner — similar to the Windows taskbar, where open programs are located. Now on g1 Another feature that takes advantage of larger screens is a gaming interface, exclusive to foldable phones. When opening a game, the user can keep it on one half of the screen while using a virtual controller on the other. Finally, a new feature allows using the native screen recorder to react to content displayed on the phone.
The tool automatically crops the person's image, allowing the user to comment on what appears in the background. Reaction in Android 17 screenshot Google/press Android 17 brings more security options Three novelties of Google's new operating system are focused on security: Location sharing: users can now share the exact location of their phone or tablet with apps for a limited time; Contact sharing: a new option allows apps to access only selected contacts instead of the entire device list; Stolen or lost phone: Android 17 has improved the interface in which the user indicates that the device has been lost or stolen, locking the device so it can only be unlocked with the owner's fingerprint or facial recognition; Unlock attempts: on stolen phones, the system reduces the number of passcode unlock attempts and begins to display how many attempts remain. Android 17 limits passcode entry attempts Google/press When is Android 17 coming to my phone? At this moment, only Pixel phones, sold directly by Google and not yet officially released in Brazil, have access to the system. For devices marketed in the country, the update schedule varies depending on the manufacturer and, in some cases, the carrier. Popular brands such as Samsung, Xiaomi, and Motorola usually release updates shortly after Google's global availability.
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