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  "id": 911161,
  "title": "Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel rolling out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/android-17-qpr2-beta-3-for-pixel-rolling-out",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-14T21:52:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/08/14/android-17-qpr2-beta-3-pixel/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google has released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices on a Friday, following the first release of the week. This update includes a new security feature aimed at preventing call forwarding fraud. To report any issues, users can utilize the Android Beta Feedback app on their Pixel devices, accessible through the application drawer or Quick Settings. Additional resources include the Android Beta community on Reddit. The system images for Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 are available for a wide range of Pixel devices, ranging from the Pixel 6a to the Pixel 10a, as well as the Android Emulator. Users can join the program and receive over-the-air updates directly to their devices.",
  "summary": "Google has rolled out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices via a Friday update, following the previous release earlier in the week. This update introduces new security measures against call forwarding fraud, implemented through hardening of programmatic call forwarding. Users can report issues through the Android Beta Feedback app on their Pixel devices, available in the application drawer or Quick Settings. The system images are accessible for various Pixel models, including the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a, as well as the Android Emulator.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ZDNet",
        "title": "This subtle Pixel 11 Pro feature reminds me of the golden days of Android phones",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/this-subtle-pixel-11-pro-feature-reminds-me-of-the-golden-days-of",
        "published": "2026-08-12T14:00:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Google says Android's AirDrop-like Quick Share will now let some devices exchange files and contact info when tapped together, starting with the Pixel 6 and up (Jess Weatherbed/The Verge)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/google-says-androids-airdrop-like-quick-share-will-now-let-some",
        "published": "2026-08-12T14:23:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Computerworld",
        "title": "Pixel 11 envy? Here’s how to unlock its best new feature on any Android device",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/pixel-11-envy-heres-how-to-unlock-its-best-new-feature-on-any-android",
        "published": "2026-08-13T10:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Android 17 QPR2 lets you customize Pixel Quick Settings layout",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/android-17-qpr2-lets-you-customize-pixel-quick-settings-layout",
        "published": "2026-08-14T22:35:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Android 17's big December update will make your Pixel even more customizable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/android-17s-big-december-update-will-make-your-pixel-even-more",
        "published": "2026-08-15T05:17:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}