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2017 in review 10 defining moments in the world of Android.


2017 is coming to an end, which means it’s time for us to look back at some of the key moments in the world of Android, the good and the bad.

While not directly related, the collapse of net neutrality is bound to have an impact on Android and its users. What was once hailed as one of the most important milestones in the history of Internet is now gone, thanks to Ajit Pai and the Republican-controlled FCC. Although legal challenges will continue against the December 14 vote to repeal net neutrality, many are concerned that the FCC’s decision would negatively impact average consumers, including Android users. Without net neutrality, ISPs can throttle or straight up block certain content and websites, whether it’s on a computer or a smartphone.

The repeal of net neutrality rules was a grim moment, but 2017 as a whole was dominated by an incredible design trend: bezel-less phones with displays that look extra long. Starting with LG and shortly after Samsung, most Android manufacturers have been making the transition from the conventional 16:9 aspect ratio to what is known as the Univisium aspect ratio or 18:9 (for Samsung, it’s 18.5:9). The result is that most Android flagships this year have been long and narrow with minimal bezels on each side, offering a more polished and minimalist look.