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  • Google Speeds Up Android 17 Release
    February 16, 2026
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    Google Speeds Up Android 17 Release

    Google is accelerating Android 17's development, replacing Developer Previews with the Canary channel and targeting a stable release in June 2026. The first beta is already available, with a Platform Stability milestone set for March to provide final APIs for developers. The schedule includes mul...

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  • Android 16 Update Speeds Up Release Schedule
    December 3, 2025
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    Android 16 Update Speeds Up Release Schedule

    Android 16 QPR2 introduces a new, more frequent update schedule, moving from an annual cycle to include biannual SDK releases alongside quarterly and major updates. This accelerated timeline aims to reduce the update lag for non-Google Android devices, giving manufacturers more lead time to launc...

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  • Android's New 'Min Mode' Always-On Display Can Run Apps
    November 2, 2025
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    Android's New 'Min Mode' Always-On Display Can Run Apps

    Android's upcoming "Min Mode" will enable limited versions of apps to run directly on the lock screen, transforming the always-on display into an interactive tool. This feature requires developers to declare "MinModeActivity" support and includes burn-in protection, allowing apps to use the full ...

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