Android 17 starts hitting Pixel phones and watches today
Android 17 starts hitting Pixel phones and watches today
Android 17 今日起正式推送至 Pixel 手机与手表
Android 17 has been in testing since early this year, with the final beta hitting devices just a couple of weeks ago. Insofar as a mature operating system like Android still has big days, this is one of them. The official Android 17 build is starting its rollout on Pixel phones, adding a small set of new features and laying the groundwork for the future. Android 17 自今年年初以来一直处于测试阶段，最终测试版在几周前才刚刚发布。对于像 Android 这样成熟的操作系统来说，如果还有什么值得铭记的“大日子”，今天绝对算得上其中之一。Android 17 正式版已开始向 Pixel 手机推送，在带来一系列新功能的同时，也为未来的发展奠定了基础。
This release also coincides with a Pixel Drop and a new version of Wear OS (based on Android 17) on Pixel Watches. Google no longer uses an unmodified version of Android on its phones—the Pixel build includes numerous features that are distinct from Android 17 itself. Other device makers will include versions of some of these features when they eventually update their phones, but for now, Google’s Pixel phones are the only way to experience Android 17. 此次发布恰逢 Pixel Drop 功能更新，Pixel 手表也同步迎来了基于 Android 17 的新版 Wear OS。谷歌目前在其手机上使用的已不再是原生 Android 系统——Pixel 版本包含了许多独立于 Android 17 之外的专属功能。其他设备制造商在未来更新手机时，或许会加入其中部分功能的变体，但就目前而言，谷歌的 Pixel 手机是体验 Android 17 的唯一途径。
The multitasking Bubbles system in Android 17 expands on a similar (but underutilized) messaging feature. In Android 17 on Pixels, you can long-press on any app icon to open that app as a floating window. When minimized, these bubbles stay on top of other apps. On foldable phones, the bubbles dock into a “bubble bar” for easy multitasking. Android 17 中的多任务“气泡”（Bubbles）系统，是对以往类似（但利用率不高）消息功能的扩展。在 Pixel 的 Android 17 系统中，你可以长按任何应用图标，将其以浮动窗口形式打开。当最小化时，这些气泡会悬浮在其他应用之上。在折叠屏手机上，气泡可以停靠在“气泡栏”中，以便于进行多任务处理。
Google says this interface is ideal for quick multitasking or chatting with Gemini while looking at other content. We may see Bubbles appear on other smartphones as Android 17 rolls out more widely, but Google isn’t the first to implement such a system. Samsung has had a floating app framework for years and may not want to change how it works, but Motorola could benefit, as it makes fewer tweaks to Android. 谷歌表示，这种界面非常适合快速多任务处理，或者在查看其他内容的同时与 Gemini 进行对话。随着 Android 17 的广泛普及，我们可能会在其他智能手机上看到“气泡”功能，但谷歌并非首个实现此类系统的厂商。三星多年来一直拥有自己的浮动应用框架，可能不愿改变其运作方式，但摩托罗拉可能会从中受益，因为它对 Android 的定制化程度较低。
Foldable phones are also getting a new gaming interface in Android 17. Stretching phone-optimized games to a more square foldable screen can often cause distortion and awkward control placement. The updated OS offers a new approach, or at least it will eventually. Version 17 introduces a 50-50 split interface that displays the game on top and a touchscreen controller at the bottom. If you leave the phone’s hinge at an angle, it makes the device look a bit like a real handheld game machine. 折叠屏手机在 Android 17 中也获得了一个全新的游戏界面。将针对手机优化的游戏拉伸到更接近正方形的折叠屏上，往往会导致画面失真和操控布局尴尬。更新后的系统提供了一种新方案，或者说最终会实现。Android 17 引入了 50-50 分屏界面，上方显示游戏画面，下方显示触摸控制器。如果你将手机铰链保持一定角度，设备看起来就像一台真正的掌上游戏机。
However, Google notes that foldable gaming mode will take a few more months to arrive on Android 17 devices. This isn’t the only feature the company is holding back. The anti-doomscrolling Pause Point that Google revealed a few weeks ago is also slated for release later in 2026. 不过，谷歌指出，折叠屏游戏模式还需要几个月的时间才能在 Android 17 设备上正式上线。这并不是谷歌推迟发布的唯一功能。几周前公布的旨在防止“沉浸式刷屏”的“暂停点”（Pause Point）功能，也计划在 2026 年晚些时候发布。
The initial Android 17 release includes native screen reaction video support. You’ve probably seen these vertical clips on (or reposted from) TikTok or Instagram featuring a talking head overlaid on another video. This style of content has become so popular that Google is supporting it natively in Android 17. It’s built into screen recordings, so you can add yourself as an overlay to whatever is being displayed—no green screen required. Android 17 的初始版本包含了原生的屏幕反应视频支持。你可能在 TikTok 或 Instagram 上看到过这种竖屏短片，画面中是一个叠加在其他视频上的“人头”解说。这种内容风格已经非常流行，以至于谷歌在 Android 17 中对其进行了原生支持。它被集成在屏幕录制功能中，因此你可以将自己作为叠加层添加到任何显示内容上，无需绿幕。
While many parts of Android 17 will be ignored or obscured when the OS expands beyond Google phones, the new security and safety features will be nearly universal. Android 17 keeps your personal data more private when apps request access. You can grant temporary location access to apps that request it, and software that needs to read your contacts can be limited to specific entries instead of the entire address book. 虽然当 Android 17 扩展到谷歌手机之外时，其许多部分可能会被忽略或掩盖，但新的安全和隐私功能将几乎是通用的。Android 17 在应用请求访问权限时，能更好地保护你的个人数据。你可以向请求权限的应用授予临时位置访问权限，而需要读取联系人的软件也可以被限制为仅访问特定条目，而非整个通讯录。
You’ll also have new protections in Android 17 if your phone grows legs and walks off. The improved “Mark as lost” feature in Find Hub can lock a missing phone with biometrics in addition to a passcode, so even a thief who can guess the code won’t get access. Android 17 reduces the number of allowed passcode guesses, too. There’s also a longer wait between failed attempts. 如果你的手机不幸丢失，Android 17 也提供了新的保护措施。Find Hub 中改进的“标记为丢失”功能，除了密码外，还可以通过生物识别技术锁定丢失的手机，因此即使小偷猜出了密码也无法访问。Android 17 还减少了允许的密码尝试次数，并延长了失败尝试之间的等待时间。
More Pixel things
更多 Pixel 相关更新
The updates that begin rolling out today include new Pixel Drop features. These are exclusive to Google’s devices, and they (mostly) are not tied to Android 17. For instance, the Gemini Omni model announced at I/O last month is coming to the Gemini app on Pixels. For now, it will be used only for video generation, but Google hopes to expand Omni to more content types later. It currently requires a Gemini Pro or Ultra subscription. Similarly, Lyria 3 music generation will be available on Pixels in the app, but this one won’t require a premium subscription. 今天开始推送的更新还包括新的 Pixel Drop 功能。这些功能是谷歌设备的专属，且（大部分）与 Android 17 无关。例如，上个月在 I/O 大会上宣布的 Gemini Omni 模型现已登陆 Pixel 上的 Gemini 应用。目前它仅用于视频生成，但谷歌希望未来能将 Omni 扩展到更多内容类型。目前该功能需要 Gemini Pro 或 Ultra 订阅。同样，Lyria 3 音乐生成功能也将通过应用在 Pixel 上提供，但此功能无需高级订阅。
Google began adding support for Apple AirDrop in Quick Share a few months back, but only for select Pixel phones. The feature later expanded to Samsung flagships and a few other devices. Unfortunately, hardware variation means AirDrop can’t currently be implemented as a universal feature, so it’s still piecemeal. AirDrop support is expanding to the Pixel 8a and 9a in the Pixel Drop. It’s still not available on the Pixel 8 or 8 Pro, although those are actually a bit older than the 8a. 几个月前，谷歌开始在“快速分享”（Quick Share）中增加对 Apple AirDrop 的支持，但仅限于部分 Pixel 手机。该功能后来扩展到了三星旗舰机型和其他几款设备。遗憾的是，由于硬件差异，AirDrop 目前还无法作为通用功能实现，因此仍处于零散部署阶段。在本次 Pixel Drop 中，AirDrop 支持扩展到了 Pixel 8a 和 9a。尽管 Pixel 8 和 8 Pro 实际上比 8a 更早发布，但它们目前仍不支持该功能。
And then there’s Magic Cue, the AI-powered feature that debuted on the Pixel 10 family. Magic Cue is supposed to use Gemini Nano on-device intelligence to proactively offer suggested links, actions, and content while you use your phone. In practice, Magic Cue doesn’t appear that often, but you may see it a little more following this Drop. Google says Magic Cue suggestions will expand beyond Google’s messaging app to Snapchat, Telegram, and Instagram. More apps may come later. 此外还有 Magic Cue，这是在 Pixel 10 系列上首次亮相的 AI 功能。Magic Cue 旨在利用 Gemini Nano 端侧智能，在你使用手机时主动提供建议链接、操作和内容。在实际使用中，Magic Cue 出现的频率并不高，但在本次更新后，你可能会更频繁地看到它。谷歌表示，Magic Cue 的建议功能将从谷歌的消息应用扩展到 Snapchat、Telegram 和 Instagram，未来可能会支持更多应用。
Android for your wrist is getting an upgrade today, assuming you have a Pixel Watch. Google says Wear OS 7 is a major update that brings Gemini Intelligence to the latest models. It’s not all AI, though. For starters, Google claims Pixel Watch users can expect a 10 percent battery life boost after the update. 如果你拥有 Pixel Watch，那么你的腕上 Android 系统今天也迎来了升级。谷歌表示，Wear OS 7 是一次重大更新，为最新机型带来了 Gemini 智能。不过，这不仅仅是 AI 的升级。首先，谷歌声称 Pixel Watch 用户在更新后预计将获得 10% 的续航提升。
The new software, based on Android 17, ports several notable phone features to wearables, including live notifications. You can now track your DoorDash orders or check sports scores at a glance. 这款基于 Android 17 的新软件将手机上的几项重要功能移植到了可穿戴设备上，包括实时通知。你现在可以随时查看 DoorDash 订单进度或体育比分。