Credit: Google Published May 15, 2026, 3:33 PM EDT Jon is a seasoned journalist who has written definitive coverage of consumer tech at publications like Engadget, Android Authority, and BetaKit. He's an expert on making tech accessible ranging from mobile and PCs to emerging platforms like wearables. When he's not writing, he's going on adventures with ihis family and is an avid photographer. Sign in to your How-To Geek account Google has set steep requirements for Android 17's marquee Gemini Intelligence feature. They rule out most existing phones, to the point where some of the company's own Pixel 9 devices might not support the agentic AI. A note on Google's product page reveals that you'll need a device with the "most advanced capabilities" to run the technology, according to 9to5Google . You'll need a qualifying "flagship" chip, at least 12GB of RAM, and support for media features like HDR and spatial audio.…