Android 17 is shaping up to be a big win for Pixel users - but I still want these features

The article previews Android 17, highlighting confirmed carry-overs from Android 16 QPR1/QPR2 (e.g., Material 3 Expressive on non-Pixel phones, desktop mode enhancements, live updates, security and parental controls), rumored additions like more on-device AI, improved notification access, battery health tools, and a new “Min Mode,” plus UI/UX refinements such as expanded dark theme and multitasking tweaks. It also shares the author’s wishlist (fixes for notification shade behavior, global mute, private space selfie camera access, and improved non-personalized news) and notes a tentative June 2026 release, with Pixels receiving the update first.