Google launches Android 17 with Bubbles, improvements for foldables and new privacy options

It was only a few days ago that the version was presented QPR1 Beta 4 Android 17a last version before the stable one that will initially reach phones Pixel. It seems that this day has arrived and Google is beginning to distribute the final version of this new Android 17 operating systemeven some phones with advanced technology will begin to receive Gemini Intelligence at the end of this summer.

Google will initially start shipping it on phones Pixel 6 and newer and later, such as the most recent Pixel 10, and will be extended to other phones from other brands this year 2026. The internet giant has also published the android 17 source code under your project AOSP (Android Open Source Project). But let’s get to what’s important, the news.

Android 17 is here and comes with new multitasking features

Now you can perform several tasks simultaneously thanks to Bubblesan option that will allow you to convert your application in the form of floating window. You will only have to press and hold the icon of any app to make it a floating bubble above the other apps open on the screen. If your device has a larger screenthis option is located in the dedicated bar at the bottom of the screen.

With Bubbles You can consult maps on the go without changing the app, see tutorials or the results of your favorite team.

The screen reactions They are another of the new options of this Android 17. Now you can share your perspective with just a few taps, which you can record yourself with the front camera and capture the screen of your device with Android 17 both.

Improvements for foldables with a new optimized game mode

One of the specific innovations for foldable devicesin increasing demand, is the option of foldable game mode. This mode makes the most of the screen of this type of phone with an optimized distribution 50/50 which distributes the game view on top and a dynamic command at the bottom maximizing space for the game and the controller. An option that will be available in the coming months on foldable devices with Android 17.

Android 17 strengthens security and privacy

The options of security They are also a novelty in this Android 17allowing options such as temporary access to the precise location in the apps. It will also offer the possibility of sharing specific contacts instead of having access to your entire agenda. Another new feature is the option to “Mark as lost” which will allow you to lock your phone if you have lost it using the biometric authentication. This will allow the device to be locked even if the access code.

It also offers improvements in real-time threat detectionblocking more quickly and effectively the malicious applications and harmful. He advanced protection mode protects from more sophisticated threats. The number of failed attempts to enter PINpreventing unauthorized people from trying to guess it by trying their luck.

Better memory management and more user control

But these are only the most notable options of this new version of Android 17other aspects have also been improved such as parental controlhe dedicated volume control for the assistant and greater control over dark mode which some users like so much.

Internally, Android 17 also establishes memory limits for certain applications, avoiding excessive consumption of RAM and improving system performance by freeing up memory for it.

You can check out all the new options Android 17 on the web that Google has dedicated to this new operating system.