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Android 17 Beta Arrives with New Window Bubbles

Summary

  • Google's second Android 17 beta is now available for Pixel devices.
  • New features include desktop-like app bubbles for better organization.
  • Cross-device app handoffs now support web apps without installation.
Android 17 Beta Arrives with New Window Bubbles

The second beta of Android 17 is currently being tested on eligible Pixel devices, reflecting Google's expedited release strategy. Release notes detail a new feature enabling app bubbles that mimic desktop windows, intended to help users organize and reposition applications on their screen.

Testers are reporting that this specific window-like bubble functionality is not yet operational. However, the beta also brings improved cross-device app handoff capabilities. This feature extends to web apps, allowing them to be handed off to another device even if not natively installed there.

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