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Google rolls out Android 17 with new multitasking, security and AI features
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By קובי ברקת
First reported by Now 14 · Jun 17, 2026
What happened
Google has started rolling out Android 17 to eligible Pixel devices, with broader availability from other makers expected in 2026. The update adds new multitasking, recording, security and gaming tools, while the June Pixel update brings expanded AI, sharing and safety features.
- 01Android 17 is rolling out first to eligible Pixel devices.
- 02Bubbles, a new taskbar and dock improve multitasking on larger screens.
- 03Security upgrades include temporary precise-location access and better lost-device locking.
- 04Google's June Pixel update adds AI tools, AirDrop-compatible Quick Share and new watch safety features.
- 05Some announced AI features, including Gemini Intelligence, are still delayed until later this summer.
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