Android 17, now with much more bubbles

Welcome to episode 91 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, with Abner and Damien out at MWC, Will invitations Andrew Romero to hitch him on a whirlwind tour of two new OS upgrades from Google: Android 16 QPR3, and Android 17 Beta 2. The 2 focus on AI-generated wallpapers, that new Now Enjoying app, and Android’s new bubbles — to not be confused with its personal bubbles — whereas Andrew introduces his SPI: Sandwich Value Index.

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Timecodes

• 00:00 – Intro and Android 16 QPR3
• 03:53 – AI-generated icons
• 13:15 – Now Enjoying app and flashlight toggle
• 22:05 – Pixel Desktop expertise, At a Look, and Gemini Automation
• 34:18 – Pixel Watch Drop, briefly
• 36:09 – Android 17 Beta 2 and Bubbles
• 43:32 – Beta 2 seize bag
• 50:52 – Wrap-up

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