With the release of Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3, Google has modified the default settings of its screen recorder, a change likely to benefit privacy-conscious users. The updated screen recorder menu now prioritizes the last used app for recording instead of the entire screen, enhancing user control over what is captured.
This new functionality allows users to toggle options for recording device audio, microphone input, or both more efficiently, as it replaces the previous dropdown menu with direct toggles. Additionally, users can choose whether to display screen touches on the same page, streamlining the recording process.
Overall, while the update includes minimal UI changes and some adjustments to animations, the primary focus remains on improving user experience and privacy in screen recording. This change is part of the ongoing rollout of Android 17 features for Pixel devices.