Here’s an overview of all the changes expected in Android by 2026.
**Android 17 Codename**
Since Android 10, Google has abandoned dessert-themed codenames but still employs internal names for its launches. Android 14 was referred to as Upside Down Cake, Android 15 as Vanilla Ice Cream, and Android 16 as Baklava. Following this trend, Android 17 could be named after a dessert that begins with ‘C’, such as cheesecake or chocolate bar. These codenames frequently leak prior to official announcements, so additional information should surface soon.
**Android 17 Features**
Recent updates to Android have concentrated on improving security, privacy, and user-friendliness instead of rolling out major innovations. Android 16 introduced a fresh design language named Material 3 Expressive, which is set to debut on Pixels in late 2025. This indicates that other devices may not experience this UI shift until Android 17, if they do at all. Manufacturers like Samsung, OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi have historically maintained their distinctive visual designs, even while incorporating some of Google’s design features like dynamic color selectors. Android 17 is anticipated to enhance safeguards against local internet access and factory resets—features that were teased but omitted in Android 16.
**Android 17 Release Date**
With Android 16, Google modified its release schedule, launching the stable version in Q2 instead of later in the year. This adjustment allows new devices, including the Pixel 10 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, to debut with the newest Android version. A minor update is also planned for Q4. Following this trend, initial Android 17 versions are likely to arrive in November 2025, in line with the schedule established by Android 16. Additional information about Android 17 will likely be disclosed in the upcoming weeks as Google reveals its roadmap.
