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• Android 17 introduces a new bubble feature to use any app in a floating window.
• Screen Reactions feature allows users to record their own live reactions along with screen recording.
• Android 17 also brings a special gaming mode and stronger privacy controls for foldable devices.

By Google has started rolling out the stable version of its latest Android 17 update to all eligible Pixel devices. The company has also made an official announcement about this. New features have been added in the Android 17 update. The new update has added some features to improve the multitasking and gaming experience. It also offers security and privacy upgrades.

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New bubble feature

Google on Tuesday launched the first stable version of its latest Android 17 update, which is currently rolling out to eligible Pixel devices. Android 17 introduces a new bubble feature. This will allow users to convert any app into a floating window. It requires users to long-press on an app icon, then any app can be turned into a ‘compact’ floating window. On devices with larger screens such as foldables and tablets, these bubbles will appear in a dedicated bubble bar in the lower right corner of the screen. Users can directly switch between different bubbles after clicking on the app icon available in the dock.

Screen Reactions feature

The Android 17 update will also introduce the Screen Reactions feature to the device. In this, users will be able to record their screen and themselves simultaneously from their phone’s front camera. This allows live reaction to what is seen on the screen. The camera feed is superimposed on the screen recording, making both recordings appear as a single clip. Google has also updated the screen recording and annotation tools to bring a new toolbar.

Foldable gaming mode

Android 17 update brings a dedicated ‘Foldable Gaming’ mode for foldable Android handsets. After turning on this feature, the on-screen gaming controls appear in the form of a dedicated gaming pad at the bottom of the screen. Google is gearing up to release this new gaming mode for foldable phones in the coming months. Thanks to a new feature in the Android 17 update, users can now grant apps temporary access to their location. Additionally, these OSes allow users to share selected contacts with apps instead of sharing the entire contact list.

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These Google Pixel devices will get the Android 17 update

Google Pixel Phones

• Google Pixel 6 / 6 Pro / 6a
• Google Pixel 7 / 7 Pro / 7a
• Google Pixel 8 / 8 Pro / 8a
• Google Pixel 9 / 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL / 9a
• Google Pixel 10 / 10 Pro / 10 Pro XL

Google Pixel foldables and tablets

• Google Pixel Fold
• Google Pixel 9 Fold
• Google Pixel 10 Fold
• Google Pixel Tablet