{"id":394023,"date":"2026-03-19T23:33:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T23:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/394023\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T23:33:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T23:33:14","slug":"android-canarys-march-update-is-live-with-redesigns-toggles-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/394023\/","title":{"rendered":"Android Canary&#8217;s March update is live with redesigns, toggles, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  title=\"Android robot on smartphone next to other devices and accessories (2)\"  alt=\"Android robot on smartphone next to other devices and accessories (2)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Android-robot-on-smartphone-next-to-other-devices-and-accessories-2.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Edgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Google has released Android Canary 2603 for public testing.<\/li>\n<li>The release is available for the Pixel 6 and later devices.<\/li>\n<li>The update adds more blur in the system UI, separate Wi-Fi and mobile data Quick Settings toggles, app locks, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since starting the Canary program last summer, Google has been consistently delivering new builds every month. Last month, we got <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/february-android-canary-build-3640518\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Canary 2602<\/a> on February 12. It has taken a few extra days this month, but the latest version of Android Canary is now here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/andauth.co\/AAGooglePreferredSource\" class=\"e_nm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google preferred source badge light@2x\"  alt=\"google preferred source badge light@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google preferred source badge dark@2x\"  alt=\"google preferred source badge dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Over on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/android_canary\/comments\/1ry6yxp\/android_canary_2603_is_now_available\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Android Canary subreddit<\/a>, it has been revealed that Canary 2603 has been released. This build carries the version number ZP11.260220.007 and offers system images for the Pixel 6 and later devices. Additionally, you\u2019ll be able to install the update on the Pixel Tablet. The team also mentions that an updated SDK will be released in the coming days.<\/p>\n<p>Like the other Android Canary monthly releases, you should get a notification to install this month\u2019s update OTA if you\u2019re already part of the program. You can also join the program by <a href=\"https:\/\/flash.android.com\/welcome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">flashing your Pixel<\/a> with Canary 2603. Keep in mind that you\u2019ll want to get all your data saved off-device before you join.<\/p>\n<p>March\u2019s Canary build brings several new features to Pixel devices, which include:<\/p>\n<p>Separate Wi-Fi and mobile data Quick Settings toggles\n<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Wi Fi and mobile data toggles 2\"  alt=\"Wi Fi and mobile data toggles 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Wi-Fi-and-mobile-data-toggles-2.jpg\"\/><img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Wi Fi and mobile data toggles\"  alt=\"Wi Fi and mobile data toggles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Wi-Fi-and-mobile-data-toggles.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you go into your Quick Settings, you\u2019ll now see separate tiles for Wi-Fi and mobile data. Meaning that you can now switch Wi-Fi and mobile data on\/off independently.<\/p>\n<p>App lock\n<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"App lock\"  alt=\"App lock\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/App-lock.jpg\"\/><img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"App lock 2\"  alt=\"App lock 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/App-lock-2.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>App lock will allow you to lock an app with a pin, password, or fingerprint. When locked, notifications, widgets, and shortcuts will be hidden. You can activate app lock by long-pressing on the app.<\/p>\n<p>App bubbles\n<\/p>\n<p>By long-pressing an app on the homescreen or app drawer, you can bubble an app. The bubble can be moved anywhere on the screen. To close the bubble, can either long-press the app icon or tap the Manage button to bring up the Dismiss bubble option.<\/p>\n<p>More blur\n<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"More UI blur\"  alt=\"More UI blur\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/More-UI-blur.jpg\"\/>Android 16 QPR3<img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"More UI blur 2\"  alt=\"More UI blur 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/More-UI-blur-2.jpg\"\/>Android Canary 2603<img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"More UI blur 3\"  alt=\"More UI blur 3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/More-UI-blur-3.jpg\"\/>Android Canary 2603<\/p>\n<p>The screenshot on the left shows how the menu looks on Android 16 QPR3, while the other two are screenshots from Android Canary 2603.<\/p>\n<p>Redesigned long-press menu\n<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Redesigned long press menu\"  alt=\"Redesigned long press menu\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Redesigned-long-press-menu.jpg\"\/><img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Redesigned long press menu 2\"  alt=\"Redesigned long press menu 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Redesigned-long-press-menu-2.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The new Android Canary build redesigns the long-press menu. App shortcuts are now hidden by default.<\/p>\n<p>Screen recording redesign\n<\/p>\n<p>When you stop recording your screen, you\u2019ll now see a new page. On this page, you\u2019ll be able to see the recording, start a new one, edit the existing recording (opens Google Photos editor), delete the recording, or share it.<\/p>\n<p>Redesigned permission UI\n<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Redesigned permission UI\"  alt=\"Redesigned permission UI\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Redesigned-UI-permission.jpg\"\/>Android 16 QPR3<img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Redesigned permission UI 2\"  alt=\"Redesigned permission UI 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Redesigned-UI-permission-2.jpg\"\/>Android Canary 2603<img class=\"e_lg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Redesigned permission UI 3\"  alt=\"Redesigned permission UI 3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Redesigned-UI-permission-3.jpg\"\/>Android Canary 2603<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at the redesigned permission UI. The screenshot on the left is from Android 16 QPR 3 and the other two are from Android Canary 2603.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re still digging through the new update and we will continue to add new features as we discover them.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for being part of our community. Read our\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/android-authority-comment-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/android-authority-comment-policy\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Comment Policy<\/a> before posting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Edgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority TL;DR Google has released Android Canary 2603 for public testing. 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