The small volume slider and the menu for powering off the smartphone will also get a transparent background. After Android 16 already introduced transparency in some areas, such as Quick Settings, Google appears to expand this visual style to more parts of its Android 17 operating system.
Google is further revising the screen recording tool. In Android 17, settings can be adjusted via a floating window, while the recording timer stays in the status bar. Touching an app icon for a few seconds allows users to lock that specific app on Android 17. Some app icons are also getting a redesign. Thus far, there aren’t many details regarding the new features of Android 17, but mobile gaming enthusiasts can probably look forward to a number of improvements.