All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR

Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 split gaming mode for foldable phones. Meanwhile, Wear OS 7 brings Live Updates, better battery life for smart watches, and prepares connections for new Android XR smart glasses that will launch this fall. The update is rolling out to Pixel phones first, then other devices, with some features like Gemini Intelligence set to debut later this year. Follow along here for the latest updates. Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today Android foldables are getting new gamepad controls. Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost The Google / Xreal Aura XR glasses are now available to preorder Android 17 is getting its own version of Apple’s Handoff Wear OS 7 will keep track of deliveries and sports scores on your wrist A first (and second) look at the Android XR glasses launching this year The 9 biggest new features in Android 17 A new Android 17 beta reveals plans for “Pixel Glow” light animations. Android 17 will let you share one-time location data with apps. The second Android 17 beta is out now for Google Pixel. Google and Xreal extend hardware partnership for Android XR. A first look at Google’s Project Aura glasses built with Xreal Google announces Android XR, a new OS for headsets and smart glasses

Android foldables are getting new gamepad controls.Pixel foldables get the new feature first, which is being added to Android 17 alongside native controller remapping, but only rolls out “in the coming months.” We’ve seen control options like this in other foldables before, but it’s welcome to see Google bake it into the OS. Android foldables are getting new gamepad controls. Pixel foldables get the new feature first, which is being added to Android 17 alongside native controller remapping, but only rolls out “in the coming months.” We’ve seen control options like this in other foldables before, but it’s welcome to see Google bake it into the OS. Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones todayFollowing its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional exclusive features as part of the June Pixel Drop. Not every feature announced alongside the OS at the pre-I/O Android Show is available today though.Android 17 itself is arriving on Pixel phones today, and Google says other manufacturers will be issuing the update throughout 2026. The biggest user interface update is the introduction of Bubbles, floating app windows that you can open with a long press — similar…

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