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Android 17 Update Brings Visual Overhaul to Flagship Phones, Pits iPhone 18 Against Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Confirmed
In Short: The latest Android 17 update is set to transform flagship phones, with Google's Pixel 11 Pro leading the way, while reports suggest the new iPhone will face off against Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The latest Android 17 update is set to bring a visual overhaul to flagship phones, according to reports. While Google's Pixel 11 Pro was already a superb, award-winning Android phone, the 17 update is expected to refine it even further, making it one of the most refined phones Google has ever made, as stated by Cnet.
Meanwhile, the new iPhone is expected to go head-to-head with Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, which has already launched and established itself as one of the most powerful Android flagships on the market, according to Gizbot. Both phones feature a 6.9-inch screen, making this one of the closest display battles between Apple and Samsung.
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission, as noted by the outlet. While Arm does not confirm partner products ahead of time, the usual cadence of silicon releases means this new core is likely headed to next-gen Samsung Exynos and MediaTek Dimensity chipsets for phones around the turn of 2027, according to Androidauthority.
Google could have tried harder to overhaul its flagship, but the Pixel 11 Pro simply builds on the success of the Pixel 10 Pro, according to Cnet. The Pixel 11 Pro is expected to be one of the most refined phones Google has ever made.
What's confirmed
- The latest Android 17 update is set to bring a visual overhaul to flagship phones, according to reports. While Google's Pixel 11 Pro was already a superb, award-winning Android phone, the 17 update is expected to refine it even further, making it one of the most refined phones Google has ever made, as stated by Cnet.
- Meanwhile, the new iPhone is expected to go head-to-head with Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, which has already launched and established itself as one of the most powerful Android flagships on the market, according to Gizbot. Both phones feature a 6.9-inch screen, making this one of the closest display battles between Apple and Samsung.
- Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission, as noted by the outlet. While Arm does not confirm partner products ahead of time, the usual cadence of silicon releases means this new core is likely headed to next-gen Samsung Exynos and MediaTek Dimensity chipsets for phones around the turn of 2027, according to Androidauthority.
- Google could have tried harder to overhaul its flagship, but the Pixel 11 Pro simply builds on the success of the Pixel 10 Pro, according to Cnet. The Pixel 11 Pro is expected to be one of the most refined phones Google has ever made.
What's still developing
- The conversation around mobile AI has been dominated by talk of NPUs, TPUs, and dedicated neural accelerators.
- All iPhone 18 Pro Max specifications are based on rumours and leaks and have not been officially confirmed.