Google today rolled out Android 17 Beta 3 for Pixel devices. This comes a month after the second release.
Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 17 Beta 3’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) Android 17 Beta 2 screenshots appear on the left and Android 17 Beta 3 on the right.
If you want to quickly install Android 17 Beta 3 on your compatible Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold be sure to check out our step-by-step guide.
Updating…
Cinnamon Bun codename replaced by “Android 17” throughout
Per-app Expanded dark theme controls
Pixel Launcher search bar regression
- Like on the stable channel, the Material 3 Expressive search bar is gone. That said, you now get to customize the shortcut.
Tweaks to location permissions pane
Split Wi-Fi and Mobile data QS toggles
Assistant volume
Widget panes add system blur
Developers can customize Photo Picker to be 1:1 square or 9:16 portrait
App Bubbles are now live
- After announcing last month, Bubbles for any app are now available
- Long-press on app for a new icon in the top-right corner of the menu
- More
Screen recording redesign
Show app names
- Go to Wallpaper & style > Icons > Names
Bug fixes
- Resolved a critical accessibility regression. (Issue #484755628)
- Fixed a system-level regression in Android 16…