Android 17 lands on Google Pixel 6 and newer, also introduces foldable gaming mode
Google has released Android 17 for Pixel 6 and newer devices, featuring a new gaming mode for foldables and enhanced AI capabilities. The update also introduces 'Screen Reactions' and improved privacy controls for location and contact sharing.
Why it matters
This update represents a significant shift in mobile OS functionality, particularly for the growing foldable smartphone market and the integration of generative AI into daily user interfaces.
Google Android 17 introduces a gaming mode for foldable phones that displays a virtual gamepad. Google has released Android 17, as well as the latest Feature Drop for smartphones starting with the Google Pixel 6. The biggest update of the year includes, among other things, a gaming mode for foldable phones, Screen Reactions, and Gemini Omni AI video features. Hannes Brecher ( translated by Hannes Brecher), Published 06/16/2026 Android Google Pixel Smartphone 4 Reviews exclude selected types exclude selected tags Together with Wear OS 7 , Google also released Android 17 today for Pixel smartphones starting with the Google Pixel 6. In addition to the general new features of Android 17, Pixel devices will receive a few additional features via the June 2026 Feature Drop. As usual, it will likely take a few days for the update to become available to all users of compatible smartphones.
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