Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Android 17 Unveils Handoff for Seamless Multi-Device Use

2/15/2026

27 3 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Google's Android 17 introduces Handoff, a feature that moves app activities, including web browsers, between devices.
Users gain continuity across phones, tablets, and Chromebooks by starting a task on one device and resuming on another.
The feature runs in the background and requires developer integration for full functionality.
Currently in beta, Android 17 aims to unify the Android ecosystem and reduce interruptions in multi-device workflows.

1 of 1

Story summary

Google's Android 17 introduces Handoff, a feature that moves app activities, including web browsers, between devices.
Users gain continuity across phones, tablets, and Chromebooks by starting a task on one device and resuming on another.
The feature runs in the background and requires developer integration for full functionality.
Currently in beta, Android 17 aims to unify the Android ecosystem and reduce interruptions in multi-device workflows.