Android 17 Beta Reveals New 'Pixel Glow' Light Animation Feature for Pixel Phones
Google's Android 17 beta includes a new feature called 'Pixel Glow,' which uses subtle light and color on the back of Pixel devices to provide visual feedback for activities like Gemini interactions and incoming calls. The feature may indicate potential hardware changes for the upcoming Pixel 11 devices. The update was released on April 16, 2026.
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