Android 17 Beta 2 Rolls Out for Pixels, Motorola Starts Beta

Google has accelerated its development of Android 17 by releasing the second beta version less than two weeks after the initial rollout, making it available to a wide range of Pixel devices. Meanwhile, Motorola has become the first third-party smartphone manufacturer to launch its own Android 17 beta program, opening registrations for select users in various regions.

The Android 17 Beta 2 update began rolling out this week to eligible Pixel smartphones and tablets, including models from the Pixel 6 series through the Pixel 10 series, such as the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. System images are also accessible for the Android Emulator. Users enrolled in Google's Android Beta Program can receive the over-the-air update directly on their devices. Google encourages participants to provide feedback through the Android Beta Feedback app, available in the app drawer or Quick Settings, which submits reports to the company's issue tracker. Additional input can be shared...