Everything new in the first Android Canary update (July 10) for Pixel

Google just announced the Android Canary release channel to replace the traditional developer previews. There are a lot of unknowns today, especially in regards to how often they will be released, but how’s everything new in the first Android Canary update.

The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 screenshots appear on the left and the first Android Canary (July 10, 2025) update on the right.

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Remove AI Mode from Pixel Launcher search bar

Colorful At a Glance weather icons return

‘Users’ widget returns

‘Parental controls’ split from ‘Digital Wellbeing’ in Settings

Old vs. new

Screen saver: Low light mode

• Replaces “When to show: While charging” on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1

Enhanced HDR brightness

• Settings > Display & touch
• “This setting only affects images and videos that support High Dynamic Range (HDR).”

Pixel Now Playing lockscreen shortcut

• We haven’t been able to test if it works yet

Android Canary version: ZP11.250606.010.A1

• “Android version: CANARY” appears throughout the OS
• June 2025 security patch level
• The Google Play system update is already July 1, 2025
• “Canary builds are tested but are subject to errors and defects that can affect the normal operation of your device.”
  • This is very not meant for your daily driver