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technology19 hours ago•15 min saved

Nothing OS 5.0 debuts a refined UI on Android 17 with Glyph and adaptive themes

Nothing has announced Nothing OS 5.0, a major design refresh built on Android 17 featuring Geist typeface, frosted translucent UI, dynamic wallpaper-tinted adaptive themes, and dedicated Glyph Interface and Essential Apps Builder apps. It brings Android 17 platform features like split Notifications/Quick Settings, cross-platform Quick Share with iOS, and improved privacy indicators, plus new lock-screen clocks, new widgets (Collector and Away Time), and improved home-screen editing. Open Beta starts for the Nothing Phone 3 tomorrow with a stable release planned mid-October; Nothing Phone 1, Phone 2, and CMF Phone 1 will not receive the update.

via Android Authority|

#android-17 #glyph-interface #nothing

technology1 day ago•11 min saved

Motion cues roll out on Android 17, Pixel leads Google's Motion Assist rollout

Google is gradually rolling out the Motion Assist feature on Android 17 devices, starting with Pixel phones. The feature shows moving motion cues to help reduce motion sickness in a moving vehicle and can auto-activate or be controlled via a Quick Settings tile; rollout is phased and may vary by device.

via Android Authority|

#android-17 #google #motion-assist

technology5 days ago•8 min saved

Android 17 tightens per-app memory limits to keep devices snappy

Google's Android 17 expands per-app memory limits to more devices over the coming year, throttling or terminating memory-hungry apps to keep phones fast and responsive; the rollout starts on Pixel devices and will extend to devices with 4GB to over 16GB RAM, with new developer tools to help apps stay within limits.

via Android Authority|

#android-17 #android-apps #android-os

news5 days ago•10 min saved

Pause Point lands as Pixel 11 exclusive, Google confirms

Google confirms Android 17’s Pause Point, a Digital Wellbeing tool that pauses for 10 seconds before opening distracting apps, is currently exclusive to Pixel 11 devices; official support pages show limited availability, and while a YouTube preview mentions “select Android 17 devices” with an opt-in, there’s no timeline for broader availability—non‑Pixel users can still explore other methods to curb distractions.

via Android Authority|

#android-17 #digital-wellbeing #google

technology6 days ago•7 min saved

Pixel 11 Pro: Tensor G6 Delivers CPU Gains but Software Still a Mixed Bag

The Pixel 11 Pro ships with Android 17 and Google’s pledge of seven years of updates. The software remains a mixed bag: clever ecosystem integrations via Gemini feel innovative, but the experience can seem barebones or privacy-concerning, and the HiLight LED feature is oddly limited. On the performance side, the Tensor G6 brings meaningful CPU improvements (roughly 17% single-core and 21% multi-core in Geekbench 6) while GPU stays similar to the G5; real-world use is smoother, and thermals are better than before thanks to a larger cooling setup, though throttling still kicks in due to the phone’s compact size. Overall, real-world performance is solid, but the software experience still lags behind some rivals and can feel uneven.

via GSMArena.com|

#android-17 #gemini #google-pixel-11-pro

technology6 days ago•20 min saved

Pixel 11 lineup: refined but not revolutionary

Google's Pixel 11 series is a polished, mostly incremental upgrade: refined design and top-tier OLED displays, improved but not game-changing cameras with new Camera Looks and on-device AI (Gemini) integration, and solid software support, but hardware changes are modest (lower RAM on base models, smaller batteries, heavier foldable). The Pixel 11 Pro XL adds 45W charging; HiLight LED remains a largely underwhelming feature. Performance is strong in daily use but lags in benchmarks, and upgrade for Pixel 10/9 owners isn’t essential. The foldable competes with Samsung/Motorola but remains heavier and less compelling. Overall, strong phones, but the magic may be fading.

via Ars Technica|

#android-17 #camera-looks #gemini-ai

technology8 days ago•13 min saved

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 brings UI tweaks, foldable improvements, and scam protections

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 arrives with a Quick Settings layout editor, expanded theming and blur effects, and improved multitasking for foldables; it also introduces OS-level protections against call-forwarding scams by restricting USSD codes and adding a dialer confirmation, while fixing several bugs such as Quick Settings crashes and battery-health warnings.

via Android Authority|

#android #android-17 #beta

authority-insights-news8 days ago•12 min saved

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 boosts mobile security with SIM timeline and new attack alerts

Google's Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds a SIM security timeline to log modem-detected threats (IMEI/IMSI), a SIM security info screen detailing active encryption ciphers across calls, SMS, and data, and new notifications warning about a broader range of cellular attacks (DoS, jamming, imprisonment, downgrade, location tracking).

via Android Authority|

#android-17 #android-security #authority-insights

technology9 days ago•9 min saved

Pixel’s double-tap gesture expands to home or lock screen in latest beta

Google is continuing work on its Pixel double-tap-to-lock feature, with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adding hints of a dedicated settings page and the possibility to turn off the display by double-tapping a free area on either the home or lock screen, though the gesture isn’t publicly available yet.

via Android Authority|

#android-17 #double-tap-to-lock #google-pixel

technology10 days ago•2 min saved

Pixel Gets Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 with new USSD protections

Google released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices (Pixel 6a through Pixel 10 series; Pixel 11 not included yet) via the Android Beta Program or OTA images. The update introduces security safeguards against programmatic call-forwarding fraud: restricting sendUssdRequest() without the CALL_PHONE permission and adding an OS-level confirmation dialog for dialer-initiated USSD actions. Non-call forwarding USSD is unaffected. It also fixes bugs affecting the notification shade/Quick Settings visuals and erroneous battery-capacity warnings in Device Health, with guidance for developers to gracefully handle USSD_ERROR_NOT_ALLOWED.

via Droid Life|

#android #android-17 #beta-program

technology10 days ago•1 min saved

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 unlocks deep Quick Settings customization and new theming

Google's Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for eligible Pixel devices adds a Quick Settings layout editor to rearrange toggles and controls (including the brightness slider and media player), introduces new theming options with color hue and blur effects, and adds call-protection dialogs to deter social-engineering in call-forwarding scenarios.

via GSMArena.com|

#android-17 #pixel #qpr2-beta-3

technology11 days ago•2 min saved

Galaxy S26 Demonstrates One UI 9.5 Ahead of Official Launch

A One UI 9.5 firmware was reportedly run on a Galaxy S26 by Fahad Ali Javed, signaling a real but likely incomplete leak ahead of Samsung’s official One UI 9.5 release. Samsung has not confirmed One UI 9.5 yet; a beta for the S26 is expected later this year, with the stable version likely arriving alongside the Galaxy S27 next year.

via sammobile.com|

#android-17 #firmware-leak #galaxy-s26

technology13 days ago•12 min saved

Google bets on AI polish with Pixel 11, Watch 5, and Pixel Tag in 2026

Google unveils its 2026 Pixel lineup—Pixel 11 series with HiLight LED ring, brighter Pro displays, and Tensor G6 AI processing; Pixel Watch 5 adds enhanced on-device Gemini AI and health features; Pixel Tag debuts as Google’s Bluetooth tracker leveraging Find Hub and Ultra-Wideband on Pro Pixels; all devices run Android 17 with seven years of updates. Preorders are live, with phones shipping August 20 and Pixel Tag arriving November 11, and prices up across the board.

via Ars Technica|

#android-17 #gemini-ai #pixel-11

technology14 days ago•3 min saved

Samsung rolls out One UI 9.0 (Android 17) and lists eligible Galaxy devices

Samsung has released One UI 9.0, based on Android 17, with a stable version for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, and has published an extensive list of eligible devices across the S, Z, A, M, XCover, and Tab lines. The list is not official and will be updated as Samsung and support channels provide rollout details, including when older models will receive the update.

via SamMobile|

#android-17 #galaxy-devices #one-ui-90

technology14 days ago•18 min saved

Samsung’s One UI 9.0 unlocks Android 17 power with foldable-first rollout

Samsung’s One UI 9.0 is a major upgrade built on Android 17 that debuts on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 7, with plans to roll out to older Galaxy devices soon and introduce new features for a refreshed user experience.

via Gizmochina|

#android-17 #galaxy-z-flip-7 #galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra