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Android 17 launches with new multitasking tools as Google expands Gemini features

Google has released Android 17 and Wear OS 7, introducing new multitasking features, parental controls, security tools, and smartwatch upgrades. The launch is also accompanied by a Pixel Drop that brings Google’s latest AI models to its devices.

Android 17 launches with new multitasking tools as Google expands Gemini features

TL;DR

  • Android 17 and Wear OS 7 are released, featuring AI model integration like Gemini Omni and Lyria 3.
  • New features include a "bubble bar" for multitasking, simultaneous selfie/screen recording, and improved parental controls.
  • Pixel Watches gain emergency detection, and Quick Share becomes compatible with Apple's AirDrop.
  • Wear OS 7 will receive more Gemini Intelligence features and improvements for battery life and automation.
  • The update aims to showcase Google's AI strategy through its Android and Pixel hardware.