list with a summary of everything that will arrive in this version of the operating system

We bring you the list with all the news that will come to Android 17which Google has announced in its official presentation. Almost all the focus of the news Gemini Intelligence takes itbut there are also many that are worth knowing, and that will improve the Android experience, although there is also bad news.

We are going to make this text summarized so that you have a complete and easy-to-read list. We will show you one by one all the news summarizing what each one of them is about. Remember that these are the basic new features of Android 17, and that later each manufacturer will be able to implement their own.

What’s new in Android 17

• Gemini Intelligence: Google wants to turn its AI into a proactive agent, and it does so with this function that will arrive first on Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones. It will allow Gemini to interact with your apps to perform complex, multi-step tasks in the background, such as organizing an itinerary or managing orders. All this without you having to do anything manually through the menus. Gemini will also integrate into Chrome to help you research, summarize information, share content, or even book appointments or parking spaces, as well as fill out more fields in apps and web pages.
• Task automation: Another Gemini Intelligence brick to use with food delivery apps, transportation, and more. Can you imagine being able to order your purchase online from a shopping list saved in your notes or a photograph? Well this will be possible.
• rambler: Another Gemini Intelligence feature, this time for the Gboard keyboard. It is a function that allows you to convert voice messages into text, being able to transcribe, eliminate repetitions, hesitations and organize sentences.
• AirDrop support– Quick Share becomes AirDrop compatible for everyone. This is something that the Pixel and Galaxy could already do, and now it will be expanded to everyone this year. You can make your Android phone send files to iPhone or Mac with AirDroid and vice versa.
• Less freedom to install APKs: Android is going to be less free, and you won’t be able to install any apps outside of the app store. Google will require developers to verify their identity so that their APK files can be installed, even if you download them from outside the app store. This is very bad news for third-party free app stores where you can install alternative apps.
• Pause Point: This is an option that tries to help you avoid opening apps almost automatically. Do not block access, but rather place a short pause before entering applications that you mark as distracting, such as Instagram, other social networks, or whatever you choose.
• Material 3 Expressive: The design language that debuted with Android 16 evolves with semi-transparency and blur effects, visible in elements such as the volume bar or the quick settings center. System icons are also improved for more cohesion with background accent colors, and more customization.
• WiFi and data controls: Another change is that the WiFi and mobile data controls are finally separated again in the quick settings.
• Custom widgets: You will be able to create custom widgets without having to design them by hand. Android will use Gemini Intelligence to build widgets for your home screen from natural language instructions.
• Android optimization: The Android kernel will be able to learn from the execution profiles of apps to reduce interface jerks and improve opening speed.
• More security: The security of the system is also reinforced, with small improvements to avoid fraudulent calls and bank scams, or detect applications that behave suspiciously. Malware detection is also improved.
• On-screen reactions: A wink for those who record themselves commenting on what appears on your screen. You can record a video in which what you see on your screen and your face appear at the same time with the front camera.
• Gaming improvements: Added support for remapping Xbox or PlayStation controller buttons. A new virtual controller function is also added that translates touches on the screen into physical signals. With this, you will be able to use controllers designed only for touch controls in your games.
• Universal clipboard: Finally you will be able to copy and paste content between mobile, PC and vice versa, just as Apple allows you to do it between its devices.
• RAM limits per app: Android will set memory caps based on device RAM. If an application tries to consume too much, Android will close it to avoid crashes and the fluidity of the operating system from being affected.
• OTP Security: This new security measure is added to avoid banking scams. With it, there will be a three-hour delay in accessing SMS with verification codes for third-party applications.
• Android Auto: Total redesign of Android Auto to completely move to the Material 3 Expressive design language.
• Migration from iPhone: Migration from an iPhone to Android is improved, with support for migrating messages, contacts, eSIM or the home screen.
• New emojis: Google has redesigned the 4,000 Android emojis to give them a slightly more three-dimensional look, with more depth and detail than the flatter, more cartoonish versions they replace.

Android 17 availability

Google has not specified a specific release date for Android 17. However, It is expected to arrive during next June on Pixel 6 onwards. And from there, it will be up to each manufacturer to implement it in their respective customization layers.

Another thing to keep in mind is that some of the features may come later. Google has presented Android 17 as an update with many pieces, and some will have staggered rollouts. Screen reactions will arrive in summer, new emojis later, widget creation functions in summer, and others such as migration from iPhone or AirDrop compatibility later this year.

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