Android 17 adds new APIs without releasing to AOSP

Android 17 becomes the first version since Android 3.x to add APIs without releasing them to AOSP.

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This decision, confirmed by GrapheneOS, raises questions about the project's transparency.

Developers will need to adapt their tools to access the new features.

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