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FactConfirmedProduct·March 5, 2026
Android 17 Beta 1 Released with At a Glance Removal Option and Search Bar Customization
Google released Android 17 Beta 1 for Pixel devices, introducing the ability to remove the At a Glance widget from the home screen (the most popular feature among over 2,500 survey respondents) and search bar customization options (the second most popular feature among beta testers).
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Evidence45%Reported
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March 5, 2026
Last updated
March 5, 2026
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Survey confirms it: Your favorite Android 17 Beta 1 change is exactly what we expectedAndroidauthority·Mar 5
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 5, 2026
Last updated
March 5, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Pixel Watch 4 Dual-Band GPS Delivers Sustained Accuracy ImprovementAndroid 16 VPN Bug Reported Unfixed for Months Despite Multiple Provider Complaints9to5Google: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Review Suggests Pixel 10a Will Offer Better Performance via Tensor G4Android 17 Canary Build Introduces Redesigned Screen Recording UIGoogle Announces Mandatory 24-Hour Waiting Period for Android App Sideloading