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Motorola details features for upcoming Android 17 update
The company has outlined system updates, including themed icons and stackable widgets, but has not released a rollout schedule.
The short version
- Motorola has published details on its support portal outlining the new features coming with its Android 17 update.
- The update introduces overdue Android features to Motorola devices, including natively themed icons and stackable widgets.
- A official release timeline and list of supported devices have not yet been announced.
Key facts
- Motorola published details of its Android 17 update on its support portal across all regions, including the United States.[9to5Google]
- The update will introduce themed icons natively to Motorola devices, a feature Google has offered since Android 12 but which existing Motorola devices lack.[9to5Google]
- New home screen and quick settings options include stackable widgets and the option to hide labels in the Classic quick settings style.[9to5Google]
- Notification changes feature live updates for real-time app data in the status bar, machine learning-driven notification sorting, and one-sentence notification summaries.[9to5Google]
- The update adds display settings to limit the intensity of enhanced HDR brightness when viewing HDR content.[9to5Google]
- New connection and sharing options include a physical 'Tap to Share' feature and a 'Quick Drop' feature for sharing files with groups.[9to5Google]
What remains uncertain
- Motorola has not yet specified a timeline for when the updates will begin rolling out to users.[9to5Google]