Update, February 13, 2026 (02:31 PM ET): We’re a couple days behind schedule now, but Google has finally confirmed the arrival of Android 17 Beta 1. Update, February 11, 2026 (02:21 PM ET): While ...

Google teased Android 17 Beta 1 last night, and was initially planning to release the software today. That no longer appears to be happening, and Google now tells us the Beta will be “coming soon.” If ...

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