<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Google has announced the introduction of a new Canary release channel for the Android platform to replace the existing developer preview program.</li><li>The Canary channel will offer a continuous flow of the latest platform builds via OTA updates, providing developers with the opportunity to test new features and give feedback throughout the year.</li><li>Developers can use the Canary channel to explore early pre-release Android APIs and behavior changes, but should expect bugs and breaking changes as these builds are not meant for primary devices.</li><li>Feedback on the Canary releases is encouraged through the Google Issue Tracker to facilitate a more transparent and collaborative development process for future Android updates.</li></ul>

Evolving Android’s early-access programs: Introducing the Canary channel

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