Evidence45%Reported
FactIn ProgressProduct·March 5, 2026
Android 17 Selective App Locking Feature in Development
An upcoming ability to selectively lock individual apps is in development for Android 17 but has not yet appeared in any user-facing way in Beta 1.
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
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First tracked
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
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