Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android’s built-in Linux Terminal app is getting new options to choose between image quality and performance. These options apply specifically to the graphical interface that lets you load apps and games. The option is available in Android 17 QPR1 beta 1, and should make it to the stable build … Read More “Android’s Linux Terminal now lets you max out performance, but at a cost” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority The Linux Terminal running on the cover screen of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 TL;DR Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 introduces a “Theme” menu in the Terminal app with light and dark defaults. Users can now import external themes in Alacritty (.toml) format directly from the file manager. While the … Read More “Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 adds theme support to Linux Terminal app” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 features a secret “Landroid” screensaver inspired by the system’s space-themed Easter egg. To see the option, you must first complete the Android 17 star puzzle and long-press the logo to launch the Landroid game. You can bypass some manual steps by using Activity Launcher to trigger the … Read More “How to unlock the Landroid screensaver” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 Beta 4 shipped last week with minor behavior changes that could make mouse and trackpad navigation easier. Split screen arrangements can now be resized using large buttons that move the windows between 50:50, 70:30, and 90:10 ratios. There’s a new “X” button on biometric authentication dialog windows … Read More “Android 17 Beta 4 quietly improves navigation for mouse users” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Wallpaper thumbnails for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold have been found in an early Android 17 build. The images reference “Pine” and “Midnight” colors, but those may not be the same color branding the phone uses. Google’s expected to launch the Pixel 11 Pro Fold this summer, likely once … Read More “Here’s your first look at Pixel 11 Pro Fold wallpapers” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Some Pixel users are finding themselves unable to update to Android 17 Beta 4 even after enrolling in the program . The root cause may be due to Android 16 stable existing at a higher patch level than the Android 17 Beta. It’s still possible to flash a full … Read More “Having Android Beta signup problems? This might be the issue” »
TL;DR Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 is now available for Pixel 6 models and newer. The release previews the changes set to land with Android 17’s first major update this September. Testers who have been on the Android 17 Beta can opt out and continue to stable by not installing QPR1 Beta 1. For all … Read More “Don’t look now, but Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 is already out” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 Beta 4 makes internal reference to an in-development notification tool called Pixel Glow. Pixel Glow uses “subtle light and color” when your phone is face-down to let you know when things happen. Requirements for hardware lights might mean that Google’s adding RGB LEDs to upcoming Pixel … Read More “Mysterious ‘Pixel Glow’ notification tool may involve new hardware” »
