Google released the first beta of the next version of its smartphone OS, Android 17, on Friday, following an aborted launch earlier in the week.
Beta 1 was supposed to launch on Wednesday, but Google changed the date to “coming soon” at the last minute without further explanation, CNET sister site PCMag reported.
The new Android 17 Beta 1, designed for developers and early adopters with Pixel devices, “prioritizes privacy, security, and refined performance,” the company says. The beta is available from…

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