Unveils Changes to UI and Functionality

Android 17 brings significant interface and feature updates, as seen in screenshots from an internal OEM AOSP build.

Interface Updates

Screenshots reveal translucent volume bars enhancing the visual appeal. Additionally, a revamped screen-recording UI has made its debut on phones.

New Functionality

Android 17 introduces an app-locking feature. Users can now long-press an app icon to enable app lock with a confirmation message on screen-lock.

The precise availability of these features in official beta versions is yet to be confirmed.

Update: 17 Jun 2026