Multiple outlets report that Google is adding a Handoff-like capability in Android 17 called “Continue On.” The feature is designed to let users start a task on an Android phone and then continue that same task on a compatible tablet from where they left off. Digital Trends describes it as a quick, one-tap handoff experience, while The Verge characterizes it as similar to Apple’s Handoff.
According to The Verge, Continue On is intended to work in both directions over time, enabling task switching between phone and tablet. However, at launch Google plans to support only one direction—continuing from the phone to the tablet. The reports focus on the feature’s purpose and planned rollout behavior rather than listing specific supported apps or device requirements. Overall, the coverage indicates Google is aiming to bring cross-device task continuity to Android 17 by using a system-level handoff mechanism for compatible hardware.
