Android 17 is packed with features like floating app windows for faster multitasking, Screen Reactions for picture-in-picture recording, an optimized layout for foldable gaming and more. You’ll also get more peace of mind with new security upgrades, including the ability to lock a missing phone using your biometrics. These updates are rolling out first to Pixel devices, followed by other eligible Android devices throughout 2026.

We recently published our latest research on Co-Scientist, a collaborative AI designed for structured scientific thinking to help researchers develop new hypotheses in life sciences and beyond. Since sharing early research last year, we’ve been developing and testing the system with scientists and research teams globally tackling complex scientific problems. Click through to explore just a few ways it’s already having an impact.