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Google released Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 on October 29, 2026, for Pixel 6a and newer devices. The update includes 26 bug fixes, the return of native app lock, and a new screenshot option in the power menu. It also improves app bubble accessibility and adds a camera shortcut to Quick Settings.
Google released Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 on October 29, 2026, for Pixel 6a and newer devices. The update includes 26 bug fixes, the return of the app lock feature, and a new screenshot option in the power menu. It also improves app bubble accessibility and adds a camera shortcut to Quick Settings.
Samsung’s upcoming One UI 9.5 update is expected to introduce a glass-inspired design, smoother animations, and a native app mirroring feature for Windows PCs. Leaks also suggest the inclusion of a system-level App Lock, mirroring a new Android 17 feature currently in beta for Pixel devices.
Google has introduced a native App Lock feature in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices, allowing users to secure individual apps with biometric or pattern verification. Samsung is expected to adopt a similar tool in its upcoming One UI 9.5 update, potentially arriving with the Galaxy S27 launch in early 2027.
Google released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 on Friday, adding a new App Lock feature that secures individual applications with biometric or pattern authentication. The update also includes a Quick Settings layout editor and call protection measures against social engineering scams.
Leaked firmware for Samsung’s One UI 9.5 shows a glass-inspired design with enhanced depth and a new app lock feature. The update is based on Android 17 and is expected to launch with the Galaxy S27 in early 2027, with a beta potentially arriving for Galaxy S26 users later this year.
Samsung is preparing a new App Lock feature for One UI 9.5, allowing users to secure individual apps using their existing screen unlock method. This update, based on Android 17, is expected to launch with the Galaxy S27 series in early 2027. Additionally, leaked firmware suggests the return of darker app icons for Dark Mode, a feature last seen in One UI 8.5.