Google has chosen “Cinnamon Bun” as the internal dessert-themed codename for Android 17, tied to API level 37.0. This follows internal naming traditions that began with earlier versions, such as Vanilla Ice Cream for Android 15 and Baklava for Android 16, although the company dropped public dessert names after Android 10.

What we could expect

This naming pattern aligns with Google’s newer Trunk Stable development model. Under this approach, development happens in a single, stable code branch, with new features hidden behind feature flags until they are ready.

That structure influenced the alphabetical progression from “B” (Baklava) to “C” (Cinnamon Bun) for Android 17.

Although “Cinnamon Bun” may appear in early beta builds as Android CinnamonBun, the public-facing name and system settings will continue to show Android 17 once the platform reaches stability.

Android 17 is expected to launch around mid-June 2026—a timeline mirroring the accelerated schedule seen with Android 16.

For tech readers in Malaysia, these naming traditions add a light-hearted and nostalgic element to Android’s evolution—even if they remain behind the scenes.

Let us know—do you enjoy these internal dessert names popping up even if they are never officially used? Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.