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TL;DR
- The Android Canary program officially replaces the long-standing Android Developer Preview program.
- Unlike Developer Previews, which were limited to early release cycles, the Canary channel offers a rolling, year-round stream of updates.
- Enthusiasts looking for the latest features should flash the Canary builds or wait for the Android 17 Beta launching in the coming months.
Google launched the Android Canary program for Pixel enthusiasts last year, giving them a chance to try bleeding-edge Android releases before they reach the Beta program. The news was well received by users who don’t mind trading stability for flashy new software features, but some users preferred waiting for Android 17 Developer Previews to roll out. It seems many people missed the memo: there will be no more Android Developer Previews.
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