This is Android 17's blur, screen recorder, & more [Gallery]

9to5Google • January 26, 2026 • technology

Key Points:

Android 17 introduces a new blur effect for system UI elements, replacing solid backgrounds with translucent materials that showcase the wallpaper, notably seen in the volume slider and power menu.
The screen recording tool has been revamped with a lighter interface featuring a floating pill, offering options like recording device audio, microphone, and showing touches, along with doodling capabilities and a preview screen for sharing or editing.
A new "Lock app" option appears when long-pressing an application, though it is not fully developed in the current build.
The "Bubble" feature may be expanded beyond apps with conversations, indicating broader functionality in Android 17.