Android Canary Archives

AppWizard

April 25, 2026

Android’s Linux Terminal now lets you max out performance, but at a cost

Android's built-in Linux Terminal app is set to receive an upgrade with new options for adjusting image quality and performance, particularly beneficial for users in desktop mode. The latest Android 17 QPR1 beta 1 introduces a setting to adjust the Terminal's resolution, offering three choices: Full (prioritizes visual quality), Half (balances performance and visibility), and Quarter (maximizes performance at the cost of visual fidelity). Users can access these options through Settings > Advanced. The update also includes a full-screen button to hide navigation and status bars, and a redesigned toolbar in a pill-shaped floating bar at the bottom of the screen. Additionally, a feature to limit memory usage is being tested for future stable rollout in Android 17.

AppWizard

March 26, 2026

Android May Soon Get Native App Locks for Smarter Privacy and Protection

Google is testing a native App Locks feature for Android in the latest Canary 2603 build, allowing users to lock any app from its menu with a fingerprint or PIN for added security. This feature also hides notifications, removes widgets, and disables shortcuts for locked apps, enhancing privacy. While currently in testing and potentially buggy, it offers a more flexible alternative to the existing Private Space feature. Additionally, Google is exploring other enhancements like toggles for Wi-Fi and mobile data, app bubbling options, and a new screen recording tool.

AppWizard

March 19, 2026

Here’s everything new in Android Canary 2603: App lock, Bubbles, Wi-Fi & Mobile data toggles

Google has released Android Canary channel version 2603, which includes the March 2026 security patch for various Pixel devices. Key features of this update include a redesigned screen recording interface, enhanced system UI with increased blur effects, separate Quick Settings toggles for Wi-Fi and mobile data, and new options for App lock and Bubbles accessible through a long-press on apps. The screen recording feature allows users to record the entire screen or a single app, with options to manage audio and touch visibility. The update aims to improve usability and functionality for developers and users.