Google · 2026-06-16 · major
Android 17 Ships — Gemini Omni video editing, Lyria 3 music, AudioLM
Google released Android 17 to Pixel devices alongside a Pixel Drop that expands Gemini: Gemini Omni edits videos inside conversations, Lyria 3 generates music from text or images, and AudioLM adds speech-to-translation on Pixel 10a.
Android 17 lands on Pixel with three new Gemini capabilities: Omni video editing, Lyria 3 music, AudioLM translation.
What is it?
The next major Android release, paired with a Pixel Drop. Three new AI capabilities ship at the same time: Gemini Omni, which edits videos as part of a chat conversation; Lyria 3, which creates music from text prompts and images; and AudioLM, which adds on-device speech-to-translation tools on the Pixel 10a.
How does it work?
Pixel devices get the update first on June 16, 2026. New AI features integrate into the system: Gemini Omni edits clips you share into a chat, Lyria 3 generates short tracks from prompts and image references, and AudioLM handles real-time speech translation. The release also adds a bubble bar for multitasking, Quick Share AirDrop compatibility on older Pixel 8a and 9a devices, and previewed 'Personal Intelligence' features that connect Google apps and chat history with Gemini.
Why does it matter?
Android 17 is the first OS release where a major model lineup ships AS the OS update. Lyria 3 in particular gives every Pixel user a music model in their pocket, and the AudioLM translation runs on-device. Developers building on top of Android can target these as platform features rather than separate apps. Google is also lining the OS up to be the default surface for Gemini personalization later this summer on Wear OS.
Who is it for?
Android developers, Pixel users, mobile AI app builders