Tested on a Google Pixel 9 Pro, the beta adds App Bubbles floating windows, improved screen-recording controls and previews, and cross-device handoff through Play services.
Google is also adding options to remove the At a Glance widget, hide app labels, and restore separate Quick Settings toggles for Wi-Fi and mobile data.
The update continues Google's faster mid-year Android release cycle after Android 16, with foldables, multi-device use and broader interface refinements expected before the full rollout.
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