Android 17 Beta Release Rollercoaster

We're still reeling from the roller coaster launch of Android 17 but we're doing our best to hold our own as Florence Ion, Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao ponder the new OS beta along with more AirDrop/QuickShare news and lots of new phones to discuss!

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00:02:30 - NEWS

• The first beta for Android 17 was released after a bit of back and forth from Google
• QuickShare is making adjustments to be more like AirDrop and AirDrop compatibility is available for Pixel 9s!
• PATRON PICK: Unlock the Android Auto Developer Options for more control of your in-car experience!

00:32:13 - HARDWARE

• There's leaks of the upcoming Google Pixel 10A and the colors are delightful and the EU shows the battery life is impressive!
• Could it be? Could NVIDIA be working on a NEW NVIDIA Shield TV device?
• Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming and that means that all the specs for the upcoming S26 line have leaked along with a possible glimpse of the WIDE Foldable? Is it wider than the Pixel Fold?
• And some new phones in the world with the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the global release of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro 

00:58:03 - APPS

• Now you can pin tabs on Chrome on Android!
• Looks like Now Playing will graduate to a full app but maybe for Pixels only?
• Nothing's Playground launches letting you vibe code your own widgets with AI, but is it any good?

01:10:40 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

• Chris K writes in for an AirDrop like experience via PushBullet
• @MColey on Threads shares how their family uses AirDrop on iOS to share photos

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