Here’s how your phone is running after updating to Android 17

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1. 4d ago

   Google launches Pixel 11 series and schedules Google Assistant shutdown

   Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 smartphone series, including the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, alongside the Pixel Watch 5 and a Pixel Tag Bluetooth tracker. While the company is expanding its hardware, it is phasing out Google Assistant starting September 4 to transition eligible Android devices to Gemini. This hardware push follows the deployment of Android 17, which introduced mandatory resizability for large screens and adaptive-first development. Users previously reported a mix of stable performance and critical bugs, prompting ongoing software refinements for the Pixel ecosystem.

   Why it matters

   The transition to Gemini marks a shift in how Android users interact with AI on their devices. Simultaneously, Google is attempting to close the foldable market gap with a thinner, lighter Pro Fold model. These moves occur as competitors like Samsung release the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series.

   What is confirmed

   • Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 series, the Pixel Watch 5, and a Bluetooth tracker called the Pixel Tag.
   • The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is part of the new smartphone lineup.
   • Google Assistant will begin shutting down on September 4 as eligible devices move to Gemini.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The iPhone 18 may feature a new foldable design, variable aperture camera, more RAM, and improved battery life.
   • The Galaxy S26 Ultra includes a Privacy display feature.

   What to watch next

   • Apple's September flagship event for the iPhone 18
   • User stability reports for the Pixel 11 series on Android 17
   • The transition of Google Assistant users to Gemini on September 4
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   12. www.engadget.com — Everything Google announced today: Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5 and a totally new device
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2. 14d ago

   Android 17 Rollout Continues for Pixel Devices

   Google has deployed Android 17 to supported Pixel smartphones and watches. The software implements a mandatory resizability standard for large screens and an adaptive-first development approach. While some users report stable performance, others have encountered critical bugs. Users seeking to optimize their devices can remove four specific pre-installed Pixel apps to improve privacy or recover storage space.

   Why it matters

   The update focuses on improving how apps function across different screen sizes. This shift addresses the growing market for foldables and tablets. Stability remains inconsistent across the initial user base.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Four pre-installed Google Pixel apps can be safely deleted to free up space or increase privacy.

   What to watch next

   • Release of stability patches to address critical bugs
   • Reports on Android 17 performance on non-Pixel hardware
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3. 45d ago

   Android 17 Launches for Pixel Devices

   Google has released Android 17 for most supported Pixel smartphones and watches. The update introduces an adaptive-first development standard and mandatory resizability for large screens. User experiences vary between stability and critical bugs.

   What's confirmed:

   • Android 17 is available on most supported Pixel devices.
   • The update requires mandatory large-screen resizability as part of an adaptive-first development standard.
   • Android 17 marks a transition to an intelligence system centered on apps.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Some users are experiencing critical bugs while others find the experience stable.
   • Samsung and other Android manufacturers have not yet received the update.
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4. 50d ago

   Android 17 Launches for Pixel Devices Amid Mixed Performance Reports

   Android 17 is now available for Pixel smartphones and watches. While some users report a stable experience, others are facing critical bugs. Samsung and other Android manufacturers have not yet received the update.

   What's confirmed:

   • Android 17 is live for Pixel smartphones and Pixel Watch.
   • New features include floating app bubbles, theft safeguards, and scam call protection.
   • Samsung and other Android users must wait for the update.
   • The update includes foldable gaming upgrades and improved privacy controls.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • One reviewer described the update as a placeholder because best features were missing at launch.
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