https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/android-17-pixel-update-adds-quick-settings-feature-we-ve-dreamed-ofContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/android-17-pixel-update-adds-quick-settings-feature-we-ve-dreamed-ofhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/android-17-pixel-update-adds-quick-settings-feature-we-ve-dreamed-of#u44644Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:31:13 +0000Google is introducing an App lock feature for Pixel devices in the Android 17 QPR2 update. This addition allows users to secure specific applications, a functionality previously available on iOS. Alongside this security update, Google is implementing a wide range of new customization options for the Android 17 operating system. These changes indicate a push toward greater user control over device security and visual personalization within the Pixel ecosystem.Why it mattersApp locking has been a long-standing request from Android users and a standard feature on iPhones. The integration of this