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PublishedJune 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Android 17 launches with new multitasking tools as Google expands Gemini features
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Google has released Android 17 and Wear OS 7, introducing new multitasking features, parental controls, security tools, and smartwatch upgrades. The launch is also accompanied by a Pixel Drop that brings Google’s latest AI models to its devices.
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