Android 17 launches with new multitasking tools as Google expands Gemini features

# Android 17: What You Need to Know Google has released a major update to Android that makes it easier to do multiple things at once on your phone, plus adds new ways to monitor your kids' device usage and protect your data. If you own a Google Pixel phone, you'll also get access to some of Google's newest AI features that can help with everyday tasks like writing emails or answering questions. The update also improves smartwatches that run Google's operating system.