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Google just launched the first beta of Android 17,
Android Authority reports the same. “Users are reporting that the latest Google Play system update reverts their version from January 2026 to November 2025.” It’s mostly but not just Pixels affected. “The ‘downgrade’ may be a mislabeled February 2026 update.” Users are advised to do nothing for now.
Android 17 Beta is already available for download if you own a Pixel phone. The update is very early and has lots of new features.
Google is bringing a long-overdue feature to the Gmail app on Android. Users can now create labels directly within the app — a capability that has been available on the web and iOS for years. The update marks a small but meaningful quality-of-life improvement for Android users.
If you use more than one Android device with the same Google account, you know how messy things can get. Tracking which apps are installed on which phone or tablet can quickly become confusing. The Google Play Store already showed how many of your devices ...