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Google rolls out Android 17 with new multitasking features

Google has begun rolling out Android 17 to Pixel phones, introducing new features such as "Bubble" app windows for enhanced multitasking and a "Screen Reaction" recording mode. The update also includes a 50/50 split gaming mode specifically designed for foldable devices. Alongside the Android 17 release, Wear OS 7 is also being made available. AI

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Google rolls out Android 17 with new multitasking features

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    All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier mu

    All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 split gaming mode for foldable phones. Meanwhile, Wear OS 7 br…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today Floating Bubble windows are among the biggest changes in the OS update. | Image: Google Following its official debut la

    Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today Floating Bubble windows are among the biggest changes in the OS update. | Image: Google Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional excl… https://www. theve…