Google Extends Android 17 to 20 Pixel Devices for Q2 2026 Release

2 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · May 22

Android 17 will reach 20 Pixel devices by the end of June, spanning the Pixel 6 through Pixel 10 lines, Fold models and the Pixel Tablet.
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are set to receive their last major Android upgrade, reflecting Google's five-year support window for older models; Pixel 8-era devices and newer get seven years.
Gemini Intelligence will not arrive across the full list: Google says the AI layer needs a high-end chip, 12GB of RAM and Gemini Nano v3 support, limiting it mainly to Pixel 10 models.
Beta builds are already available, with Beta 4 aimed at developers and QPR1 Beta 3 open to broader testing ahead of the stable Android 17 launch this summer.

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