Google has announced a new feature for Android 17 called 'Continue On', which enables users to start an activity on one device and seamlessly continue it on another. This functionality mirrors Apple's Handoff feature, which has been available since iOS 8 and macOS Yosemite.
According to Google's official announcement on May 20, 2026, 'Continue On' works across Android phones, tablets, and Chromebooks. For example, a user can begin composing an email on their phone and then pick up where they left off on a tablet or laptop. The feature relies on the user being signed into the same Google account on all devices.
Google states that 'Continue On' will be available on all devices running Android 17, which began rolling out to Pixel devices on May 15, 2026. The feature supports a range of apps, including Gmail, Google Docs, and Chrome, with more expected to integrate it over time.
This move is part of Google's broader strategy to create a more unified ecosystem across its hardware and software, competing with Apple's seamless device integration. Early reviews from tech blogs like The Verge and 9to5Google note that the implementation is smooth, though it requires apps to explicitly support the feature.
