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As if you didn't have enough Google news to catch up with after I/O's keynote, we've also got a new Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 release.
Android 17 Beta 3 for its flagship vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15 smartphones. This release provides developers with early access to explore and test the new Android features on vivo devices, ensuring a seamless and optimized user experience.
The RedMagic 11S Pro gaming powerhouse has been confirmed for a global release
Once widgets appear on the screen, Android Auto switches to a three-panel layout. Google will allow users to enable widgets for the weather app, their smart homes, their photos, and their contacts. Eventually, all widgets that exist on an Android phone should also support Android Auto.
Google is embracing the rise of AI coding agents with new Android tools designed to work with platforms like Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex, allowing developers — or their AI assistants — to build Android apps faster from the command line.
Mashable will be providing live updates on Google I/O 2026 and the latest updates to Gemini, Android XR glasses, Workspace, Android, and Chrome.
As per the norm in 2026, Google Gemini will play a pretty big role in Android 17. There are several enhancements and additions
These apps will entertain you, help you, and keep you safe. All you need is to have the app on your phone. If you use Android Auto to navigate or control your in-car media, you'll know it's an incredibly useful app.
New Play Store features aim to ease marketing and management burdens for app developers. But Google is focusing this vibe-coding venture only on a few app categories to start.