Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 arrives with a slew of bugfixes
…The release implements several bugfixes and arrives two weeks after QPR1 Beta 1. This software will ultimately go public as the Android 17 September Feature Drop. It’s been two weeks now…
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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 reveals new screenshot buttons, likely for Aluminium OS
…However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. Authority Insights News Android 17 Authority Insights Google Google Aluminium OS Googlebooks Follow Thank you for…
Samsung is making its powerful Lockdown mode a bit more flexible
…However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. Authority Insights News Authority Insights Samsung Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung One UI Follow Thank you for…
Google is still working on a missing Android 17 feature behind the scenes
…In the latest Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 release, Google has added new strings that further its work on App Lock: Code
Android 17 has a mysterious, evolving logo — but we know where it's headed next!
…By • March 27, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Mishaal Rahman TL;DR Android 17 has been using a different logo for each Beta release. Now by Beta 3, a swirl has slowly…
Android's Linux Terminal app just got a lot more colorful with theme support
…Recent Android Canary releases brought along a modern UI to Android’s Linux Terminal app. Google is extending the blessings to Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 , released this week, as it brings…
Android 17 Beta 3 reveals Google is testing a new 'Priority Charging' feature (APK teardown)
…Google’s latest Android 17 Beta 3 release has plenty of visible changes, but as usual, some really interesting stuff is hiding under the hood. Digging through Android 17 Beta 3, we…
The Galaxy S26’s best features are already landing on these older Samsung phones
…If you are still using One UI 8, you will need to wait for the stable release. Samsung has not announced a date yet, but based on the beta schedule, the public…
Apple has finally fixed this annoying RCS texting quirk for Android users
…The standard technically supports message editing and unsend, meaning Apple could very well introduce even more upgrades (catch-up features) as the iOS 27 beta cycle progresses toward its stable public release…
First look: Google's working to make managing Pixel home screens easier
…We don’t know when the feature is intended to release publicly. Android 17 Beta 3 landed on Pixel phones yesterday. There are a handful of small, thoughtful changes included in the…