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Samsung's Android 17 upgrade is coming to Galaxy phones via One UI 9. But the biggest feature, Gemini Intelligence, raises serious security questions. Here's what to know
Google has released Android 17 and Wear OS 7, introducing new multitasking features, parental controls, security tools, and smartwatch upgrades. The launch is also accompanied by a Pixel Drop that brings Google’s latest AI models to its devices.
Android 17 is doubling down on mobile gaming with a new foldable-friendly layout, customizable controller mappings, and performance tweaks aimed at reducing stutters.
Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play Store AI search.
Also released: a new Pixel Drop, and Wear OS 7.
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Android phones have an expiry date. Here’s how to find it
The “end-of-life” date for an Android smartphone is the day on which the manufacturer stops providing security updates. Very few users know when this will happen for their device. We explain exactly what this means and how long Samsung,
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Android 17 is finally here — here's what's new and who's getting it
Check your Pixel phone — Android 17 is rolling out right now!
Like every other Android Auto stable update, the new version is rolling out in stages to production smartphones. This means the process takes up to several weeks, so while some devices receive version 17.1 today, others have to wait until early next month to get it.
