Google has introduced a new feature called Continue On for Android 17, aimed at making transitions between devices smoother.
Announced at Google I/O 2026, the feature lets users start an activity on one Android device and pick it up on another without losing context.
Continue On functions similarly to Apple's Handoff system.
For instance, editing a document in Google Docs on a phone will prompt a shortcut on a tablet to continue the same session, preserving scroll position and edits.
The feature also supports web browsing via Chrome, with fallback web support for apps not available on the receiving device.
If an app is missing on the tablet, Android can open the task in a browser instead.
Google designed the system around continuing the user journey across devices signed into the same Google account.
Initially, it focuses on phone-to-tablet transitions, but the framework is broader, with dedicated APIs for developers to implement handoffs.
There is speculation that ChromeOS devices may eventually join the experience.
While Samsung already offers similar continuity through One UI, Google's approach aims to bring seamless integration to third-party apps across Android more broadly.
This feature addresses a long-standing weakness in Android's ecosystem, where moving between devices has felt less seamless than on Apple hardware.
If widely adopted, Continue On could make switching devices feel much less fragmented.
The feature is expected to launch with Android 17 later in 2026, with testing beginning through release candidate builds.
