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Android 17 starts hitting Pixel phones and watches today

Android 17 begins rolling out to Pixel phones and watches today, featuring post-quantum APK signing but lacking developer tools for implementation. Users express concerns about deep AI integration and potential removal options.

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Is Android 17 the Aluminium OS many people have been waiting for? If so, I don’t know what I’ll do. Isn’t it extremely integrated with AI? Is there a way to disconnect the two or remove the AI in any way? What did GrapheneOS do?

[jonah](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/u/jonah)
(Jonah Aragon)

4 I guess you will have to find out tomorrow. I am excited for post-quantum APK signing in Android 17, but they have not released the tools for developers to actually do it yet.

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