Google Launches Android 17 and Wear OS 7 With New Multitasking and AI Features
Google has released Android 17 and Wear OS 7, bringing new multitasking tools, security features, and Gemini AI updates first to Pixel devices
Google on Tuesday officially released the final version of its Android 17 operating system, alongside Wear OS 7, its counterpart software designed for smartwatches. The new operating system is launching first on Google's own Pixel devices, bringing immediate updates to the company's flagship hardware lineup.[1][2]
The launch of Android 17 is accompanied by a Pixel Drop, which brings support for Google's latest AI models, including Gemini, to its devices. Along with these expanded artificial intelligence features, the Android 17 update introduces new multitasking tools, parental controls, and security tools. Meanwhile, Wear OS 7 delivers various upgrades and new features specifically for smartwatches.[1][2]
