"It's that time of year when Android users (and pundits) start wondering what's in the next release. Well, the good news is that Google has already announced some of the features, which are carry-overs from Android 16 QPR1 and Android 16 QPR2. This approach means that these features are in quarterly drops, often targeted at Pixel users, and may eventually reach other devices."
"According to Android Authority, the following QPR1 carry-over features will find their way into Android 17: Material 3 Expressive for non-Pixel phones. Desktop Mode will finally display a taskbar and status bar, and many other features. There will also be customizable keyboard shortcuts when in desktop mode. Live Updates are capable of displaying updates to real-time events, such as ride-share arrivals and food deliveries. Improvements to Factory Reset Protection that restrict all functionality on phones and tablets that have been reset without owner authorization."
"As far as the QPR2 carry-over features, the list is a bit longer: Auto-themed icons Expanded dark theme Low-light mode Enhanced HDR brightness Disable background blur 90:10 split-screen multitasking on phones Built-in parental controls Identity Check will expand to apps and watches Secure Lock Device, which is a new system-level security state The ability to disable the Failed Authentication Lock feature Timezone change notification An updated interface for sideloading apps GUI app support in the Linux Terminal"
Android 17 targets a June 2026 release and emphasizes refinement and polish rather than radical changes. Several features will be carried over from Android 16 QPR1 and QPR2, delivered through quarterly drops that often arrive on Pixel devices first and may later reach other phones. Key QPR1 items include Material 3 Expressive for non-Pixel phones, a more complete Desktop Mode with taskbar and keyboard shortcuts, Live Updates for real-time events, and stricter Factory Reset Protection. QPR2 additions cover visual theming, dark and low-light improvements, enhanced multitasking, parental controls, expanded Identity Check, Secure Lock Device, sideloading UI updates, and Linux Terminal GUI support.
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