ANDROID 17 BRINGS AI WIDGETS AND SCREEN TIME CONTROLS
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Google has unveiled Android 17's major features, headlined by AI-generated widgets and improved dictation tools. The update also includes non-AI improvements like an emoji redesign and new app distraction controls.
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