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Google Starts Evaluating Initial Significant Update for Upcoming Android 17

Google has introduced Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel devices, signifying an important advancement after the earlier release of Android 17 Beta 4 this month. With Android 17 achieving platform stability, attention has now turned to resolving bugs and enhancing stability, with new features anticipated to be included in QPR1 updates instead of the foundational release.

The QPR1 Beta 1 update, which came out on April 22, 2026, mainly focuses on addressing bug issues, such as enhancements to the Terminal app and resolving wireless printing problems. The update is accessible for Pixel devices ranging from the Pixel 6 series to the Pixel 10 lineup, provided they are part of the Android Beta Program. Google has commenced the rollout of the OTA update, and users also have the option to sideload or manually flash the factory images.

The stable Android 17 update is expected around the middle of 2026, with Android 17 QPR1 likely to be released later in the year, potentially coinciding with the launch of Pixel 11 in August or September. This early transition to QPR1 indicates that Android 17 might be launched in a more refined condition, which is vital for Google in light of recent updates that led to battery drain complications.

Games That Challenge with Bennett Foddy – Software Engineering Daily

Bennett Foddy is a legendary game designer known for creating wholly distinctive games such as QWOP, Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, and the recently released Baby Steps. He’s also a former professor at the NYU Game Center, where he taught game design alongside developing his own experimental work. In this episode, Bennett joins Joe

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The AI Coding Shift: Separating the Hype from Reality – Software Engineering Daily

AI coding tools have gone from novelty to core infrastructure in under three years. Today, many devs use AI daily, a substantial share of new code is AI-generated, and expectations for automation are rapidly increasing. Sonar is a company specializing in analysis of code quality and security, and they recently released a new survey –

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Honor’s New Phones Resemble iPhones for Android

Honor has announced the 600 and 600 Pro, which it calls “accessible flagships,” and they look… familiar. Especially in that orange. The Pro makes the iPhone comparison especially obvious thanks to its triple rear camera – it even has the same flash layout – while the 600 is just a hair subtler because it drops […]