The 9 biggest new features in Android 17

The Verge
By Dominic PrestonMay 12, 2026, 1:00 pm71 pts
AI-generated widgets are among the features coming to Android this year. | Screenshot: Google Would it shock you to hear that Android 17 is filled with new AI-enabled features, like improved dictation and vibe-coded widgets? Fortunately, that's not all. The platform is getting non-AI updates too, from an emoji…

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