The launch of Android 17 Beta 4 has arrived for compatible Android phones, and while users should not expect any major or sweeping changes with this version of the software, that also mostly applies to those that have had their hands and fingers all over Android 17 since the very beta software went live. As all of those users have already spent time with the software and know host of it functions, looks, and feels. If you haven’t used Android 17 in any of its beta forms, then you’ll have a more significant number of changes to look forward to when the complete version of the software becomes available. The fourth and final beta is also arriving just over two weeks after the third beta.
That right there is also the most notable thing about this beta release. It means that the stable version of Android 17 is as close as it’s ever been and as close as it’s going to get until the full launch. Android 17 is expected to be released in a stable version to compatible devices later this year. It’s also worth noting that Google refers to this as the last scheduled beta. That potentially leaves the door open for another that’s unscheduled if the situation calls for it. That’s probably not likely, though. In terms of what’s new with this particular release, here’s what users can expect.
The launch of Android 17 beta 4 brings app memory limits based on total device RAM
Google notes that one of the key changes with this release is app memory limits that are based on the total RAM of a device. This is something that really isn’t going to make any sort of difference for the user directly. It’s a change that targets developers. That could change the way a developer implements something in their app, which could in turn change the way a user interacts with it in some way. But for the most part this isn’t something users will need to worry about. However, this change is being implemented to ensure that apps are using the right amount of RAM and operating smoothly. So in a roundabout way users may take notice.
Another change, Google says, is that this release removes the capability for developers to opt out of “maintaining orientation, resizability and aspect ratio constraints on large screens.” This is something that is more likely to impact users, specifically those with devices that have a larger display. Google lists a handful of other changes with this software version, but it’s all focused on developer-facing tweaks.
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