Android 17 Update: Pixel Phones to Get Blur-Like Transparent UI
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News18•28-01-2026, 11:21
Android 17 Update: Pixel Phones to Get Blur-Like Transparent UI
- •Google is planning a UI overhaul with Android 17, introducing a blur effect for a transparent feel.
- •This new design aims to add depth and improve motion awareness, differing from Apple's 'glass-like' iOS 26.
- •The changes have been observed in internal Android 17 builds and are expected to be revealed at Google I/O 2026.
- •Subtle improvements and tweaks, including the blur finish, will build upon the Material 3 Expressive interface from Android 16.
- •Android 17 is anticipated to roll out with the Pixel 11 series, with further hints possibly coming from Android 16 QPR versions.
Why It Matters: Android 17 will introduce a blur-like transparent UI to Pixel phones, enhancing depth and user experience.
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