Google Rolls Out First Android 17 Beta Update With Performance Optimisation Tools: Features, Compatible Models

Feb 14, 2026 - 10:00
Google Rolls Out First Android 17 Beta Update With Performance Optimisation Tools: Features, Compatible Models
Google on Friday released the first public beta of Android 17, giving public users and developers an early look at the next major version of its mobile operating system. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the update introduces a range of refinements focused on performance, privacy, and developer tools. Google also highlighted a fundamental shift in the way new releases are introduced to the developer community, replacing the traditional "Developer Preview" with a continuous Canary channel.