Android 17 beta offers Pixel users a minimalist home screen experience

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Android 17 introduces features allowing Pixel users to create a minimalist home screen, removing the fixed "At a Glance" widget and app icon labels. Users can now disable the "At a Glance" widget and hide app icon names through system settings. The update also enforces consistent icon theming and allows disabling app suggestions. These changes, available in the Android 17 beta, aim to provide a cleaner, more customizable Pixel experience without third-party launchers, with the stable release expected in June 2026.


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