# Android 17 makes it easier for parents to manage their kids' screen time with these new controls

> Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android’s built-in parental controls are expanding and will be available on devices updating to Android 17.

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-parental-controls-3677813/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a32973638abfe59f429fd75)
- **Published:** 2026-06-17
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #smartphones #google #android #controls #manage #parents #screen #available
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