Android 17 starts hitting Pixel phones and watches today

Google began rolling out the official Android 17 build to Pixel phones and Pixel Watches this week, introducing a curated set of new functionalities and establishing a foundation for future advancements. This release is accompanied by a Pixel Drop and an updated version of Wear OS, which is built upon Android 17. Google's Pixel devices feature a customized Android build with unique functionalities that will eventually be integrated by other manufacturers into their phone updates. Android 17 introduces an enhanced multitasking Bubbles system, allowing users to long-press app icons to launch applications in floating windows. These minimized bubbles remain visible above other applications and can be docked into a dedicated "bubble bar" on foldable devices for streamlined multitasking.