Google Releases Android 17 Beta 4 as Final Beta Before Stable Launch

Google released Android 17 Beta 4 on April 16, 2026, marking the final scheduled beta in the Android 17 development cycle. The update focuses on app compatibility testing and platform stability ahead of the stable release, introducing behavior changes for developers to address. Key features include post-quantum cryptography and new memory limits, though specific technical details were not disclosed. Supported Pixel devices can receive the update via the Android Beta program, while developers without Pixel hardware may use alternative testing methods. The release targets preparation for the upcoming stable version of Android 17.