Android 17 preview adds widget guide and quick‑settings re‑ordering

Google’s Android 17 Canary 2608 preview, available for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel Tablet, introduces a new quick‑settings layout editor that lets users rearrange tiles on the fast‑access menu. The feature, demonstrated by Google engineer Mishaal Rahman on X, is experimental and intended for testing.

A complementary guide explains how to add, resize and organize Android widgets on the home screen, turning them into miniature windows that display weather, calendar events, music controls and more without opening apps. The guide outlines steps to add widgets via a long‑press, drag them into place, and offers tips on battery impact and prioritising useful widgets.