Android 17: A New AI‑Driven Experience

Google’s Sameer Samat stepped onto the stage at Galaxy Unpacked and announced that Android 17 will bring “amazing things. ” He described the platform as shifting from a simple operating system to an intelligent system that learns and adapts to users. The focus is on embedding AI at the core of Android, creating a platform that truly understands and works for people. The next release of Android will roll out in May, with a stable launch expected in June. While the company has not yet revealed its major features, it is likely that key updates will appear at Google I/O and in the quarterly platform releases, with a significant upgrade slated for December’s QPR2.Samat highlighted Gemini’s upcoming evolution, which will enable users to accomplish more across their phones. These features will debut on the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 series next month, linked to Android 16’s QPR3 screen‑automation capabilities. Gemini automation currently includes an overlay, Magic Cue, and notification summaries. The presentation ended with Samat’s memorable line that “Android is always where you see the future first, ” underscoring Google’s ambition to lead in mobile innovation.