Google Launches Android Canary Channel With Qi2 Screen Saver and HDR Brightness Control in July 2025

Google has introduced a new Android Canary channel to replace the traditional Developer Preview releases. This rolling channel aims to provide developers with more frequent and incremental updates. The first Canary build, released on July 10, 2025, includes new features such as enhanced screen saver capabilities designed specifically for phones equipped with Qi2 wireless charging technology. Additionally, the update offers improvements to HDR photo handling, allowing users to reduce brightness that can be disruptive during nighttime use. These changes mark a shift in how Google delivers early Android software versions to developers, emphasizing continuous delivery and iterative enhancements.