Google may have surprised us with more new Android 17 features than expected, but there's still no sign of these three
Google announced several new features for Android 17 ahead of its annual developer conference. However, three highly anticipated features were notably absent from the announcement. Among the new updates, Gemini Intelligence emerged as the most exciting addition according to user polls.
- ▪Google confirmed several new features for Android 17 during its pre-I/O showcase.
- ▪Notable missing features included Motion Assist, app locking, and a new gesture control tool.
- ▪Gemini Intelligence was highlighted as the most exciting new feature by TechRadar readers.
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Phones Google may have surprised us with more new Android 17 features than expected, but there's still no sign of these three News By Amelia Schwanke published 19 May 2026 Google's pre-I/O Android Show missed a few things When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Sundar Pichai has been busy. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Google has confirmed that several new Android 17 features are on the way Three of the most-anticipated updates did not get announced, thoughPoll reveals that Gemini Intelligence is the most exciting new featureAhead of…
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