Want Google's version of Handoff and a revamped Android Auto before everyone else? Here's how to install the latest Android 17 beta on your Pixel phone today.

Google is likely releasing Android Auto 17.0 publicly very soon, but there's a simple way to get in on the action early if you really can't wait.

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for a new Android Auto build. Version 15.8 is now available for download through the beta program, and if everything goes as planned, it should get the green light for production devices in a couple of weeks.

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