Google has officially released Android 17 Beta 3, taking another step in the Android 17 release cycle. This release confirms some of the key features we’ll see in the Android 17 stable update. Android 17 has officially reached platform stability today with Beta 3.

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That means that the API surface is locked; you can perform final compatibility testing and push your Android 17-targeted apps to the Play Store. In addition, Beta 3 brings a host of new capabilities to help you build better, more secure, and highly integrated applications. Get your apps, libraries, tools, and game engines ... Read the latest news and updates about Android, the world's most popular mobile platform.

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