Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel
Google launches the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices while officially ending support for the Pixel 6 series.
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The brief
Google has released the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices. Parallel to this update, the company has confirmed that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have reached end-of-life status.
Coverage from Android Authority highlights a change to the taskbar, where app predictions are being replaced. Reports from Android Police and Droid Life emphasize that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are no longer supported after a period described as borrowed time.
Future developments center on the deployment of the QPR2 Beta 1 and the transition of users away from the now-obsolete Pixel 6 hardware.
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Quick answers
What is the latest beta release for Pixel?
Google has released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1.
Which devices have reached end-of-life status?
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are no longer supported.
What change is being made to the Android 17 taskbar?
Android 17 is replacing taskbar app predictions with a new feature.
Coverage (8)
- It's the beginning of the end for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Android Authority · 17h ago
- Android 17's new taskbar trick solved my biggest frustration with the Pixel Fold Android Police · 17h ago
- Google's latest Android 17 beta fixes Bluetooth headaches and Gemini crashes Android Central · 17h ago
- Google gets Pixel testers started with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 Android Authority · 17h ago
- Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro reach the end of the line after living on borrowed time Android Police · 18h ago
- Android 17 is finally swapping taskbar app predictions for something you'll actually use Android Authority · 18h ago
- Google Confirms End of Life Status for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Droid Life · 18h ago
- Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel 9to5Google · 18h ago broke it first
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