EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 2 MIN
Is Google's Android 17 Beta 1 the End of Developer Previews?
from GREY Journal Daily News Podcast
Google announces the release of Android 17 Beta 1, ending Developer Previews and transitioning to a continuous Canary channel. The rollout, initially set for today, is delayed due to last-minute changes. Android 17 Beta 1 introduces performance improvements, media and camera upgrades, Versatile Video Coding (H.266) support, and loudness management control. Google aims for Android 16 Platform Stability by March 2026, with a stable release following. Android Beta Program participants must decide whether to continue testing Android 17 or switch to the Android 16 QPR3 stable build.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Google announces the release of Android 17 Beta 1, ending Developer Previews and transitioning to a continuous Canary channel. The rollout, initially set for today, is delayed due to last-minute changes. Android 17 Beta 1 introduces performance improvements, media and camera upgrades, Versatile Video Coding (H.266) support, and loudness management control. Google aims for Android 16 Platform Stability by March 2026, with a stable release following. Android Beta Program participants must decide whether to continue testing Android 17 or switch to the Android 16 QPR3 stable build.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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