Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades

Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026.
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Gemini screen automation for Android apps has free, AI Pro usage limits

Google has started rolling out Gemini screen automation on the S26, and this capability has usage limits like other Gemini app features.
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What’s new in Android’s March 2026 Google System Updates [U]

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update ...
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Google just gave Gemini the power to control apps on the Galaxy S26 — and it's pretty wild

Google Gemini can now control apps on the Galaxy S26 to complete multi-step tasks.

Android 17 Beta 2 borrows a major ChromeOS security trick for Thunderbolt and USB4

As we continue to watch the development of Aluminium OS and the "desktop-ification" of Android, Google is taking clear steps to ensure that this new high-end hardware doesn't compromise system ...