Leaked images show more changes coming to Android 17

Yesterday we told you that a new report says that Android 17 will add more blurs to the interface background on system-level applications. What’s the point of doing this? It prevents the user from getting distracted by text, elements, and images on the page in back of the one you’re looking at. The blur is certainly less distracting than a solid color. In a way, the translucent design in the background might remind you of Liquid Glass in iOS 26 although the latter looks wet compared to a frosted look for Android 17.

There’s a new look for the Screen Recording feature in Android 17

The status bar timer is still part of the new look screen recording UI, and a tap on the screen while recording brings back the pill. Eventually, a preview screen surfaces from where you can edit or share the on-screen recording you’ve made.

Quick Settings and the Navigation Shade are getting separated in Android 17

Android 17 has the codename of “Cinnamon Bun,” and among the changes we expect to see is the separation of Quick Settings and the Notification Shade. Currently, swiping down from the top of the display shows you Quick Settings panels on top with notifications underneath. In Android 17, these Siamese twins can be broken up by going to Settings > Notifications. 

Our first look at Android 17 will take place at Google I/O in May

Another couple breaking up in Android 17 is the Internet and Wi-Fi toggle in Quick Settings. Google brought together these love birds in Android 12 to prevent a user from accidentally completely disconnecting his/her phone. The new layouts being tested will load faster while offering one-tap access. This way, if someone does disconnect their phone by accident, it can quickly be reset by enabling the proper connectivity toggle.

We expect the public to get its first look at Android 17 in May during Google I/O, with a stable release of Android 17 coming in June.