Today marks four weeks since the last Android 17 beta was released. Google released a new beta build today, marking a major milestone in the next iteration of Android OS.
With Android 17 Beta 3, Google has reached platform stability, which offers “final internal and external APIs, final app-facing behaviors, and final non-SDK API lists.”
“After Platform Stability, you can expect no further changes affecting your apps. This is the time to begin final testing and development work needed to ensure that a compatible version of your app will be ready for users at the final release to the ecosystem. For major releases, Android will provide a standard API level at this time.”
The update comes with new features, which include the redesigned screen recording toolbar and Hidden app labels on the home screen.
“Android now provides a user setting to hide app names (labels) on the home screen workspace, accessible via the system customization and wallpaper picker settings.”
Google has released Android 17 Beta 3 to all eligible phones starting from the Pixel 6 series to the latest Pixel 10 series phones. Of course, Pixel Tablet and Android Emulator are all receiving the build, and you can get the system images from here.
Additionally, you can join the Android Beta Program via this link to get the OTA. Don’t forget to leave feedback with Android Beta Feedback on your Pixel devices. There’s also an Android Beta community on Reddit to file your bug report.
via: 9to5Google
