Android 17 is fixing two things that have annoyed me for years

Old Android emojis on a Google Pixel phone.

What you need to know

• Android 17's new Pause Point feature adds a short pause before opening distracting apps to reduce doomscrolling.
• Pause Point will show breathing exercises, photos, or audiobook suggestions instead of locking apps entirely.
• Google is finally redesigning Android emojis with a new 3D look similar to what iPhones currently offer.
• The new 3D Android emojis will first roll out to Pixel phones later this year with Android 17 features.