Android 17 Beta 2 released with new privacy and developer features

Google has released Beta 2 of Android 17.

Google’s Android 17 Beta 2 brings new features focused on privacy, security and easier app development.

One key update is a new EyeDropper tool that lets apps pick a color from anywhere on the screen without needing full screen access.

There is also a new Contacts Picker that lets apps to access only the contact details a user chooses instead of requesting full contact permissions.

Android 17 also improves cross-device support with a new handoff feature. This allows users to continue tasks on another Android device.

For security, the system now delays third-party apps from accessing one-time password (OTP) messages for up to three hours to help prevent fraud.

A new local network permission also gives users more control over which apps can access devices on the same Wi-Fi network.

Android 17 is expected to launch later this year.