Android 17 gets multiple new features, including automatically cutting off scam calls posing as banks and a “10-second wait” to prevent overuse of apps

Google’s Android 17 adds stronger security and wellbeing tools, including scam-call blocking, tougher anti-theft defenses, and a 10-second app-opening delay to curb overuse.

The update also brings creator-focused features for screen recording, Instagram, Adobe Premiere, and YouTube Shorts.

Gemini-based assistance is expanding across phones, cars, and other devices, deepening Google’s AI integration.

Android 17 also improves cross-device transfer and iPhone migration, with broader support for Quick Share and related handoff tools.