Google releases the first beta of Android 17, adopts a continous developer release plan

Google is changing how developers get access to new APIs and features of the latest version.

Android 17 Beta 1 is here with major updates for adaptive apps, performance, and media

Google has started rolling out the Android 17 Beta 1 update to eligible Pixel devices, with big changes for adaptive apps, ...
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Instagram’s ‘Night Mode’ camera is available on these Android phones

Instagram for Android is taking advantage of Android’s Camera Extensions API to power a “Night Mode” on the latest Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones. This Camera Extensions API allows Android ...
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[Update: Delayed] Google launches Android 17 Beta for Pixel

The next major version of Google’s mobile OS is debuting as a Beta release. Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out today to Pixel devices.
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Android 17 beta intros continuous Canary updates for developers

Google has shipped Android 17 beta 1 to developers and introduced a continuous "always-on" Canary release channel for updates.
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Google's CameraX update prepares Ultra HDR rollout for third-party apps

At its I/O 2024 developers’ conference in May, Google announced plans to support Ultra HDR image capture across all third-party apps with built-in camera functionality. It appears the company has made ...
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5 open-source Android apps that every photographer should have

Pro camera tools, zero ads, and not a subscription in sight.