In a significant move aimed at modernizing its platform development cycle, Google has introduced the Android Platform Canary channel—a dedicated release path that gives developers early and continuous access to experimental versions of Android. This change doesn't just replace the old Developer Preview model; it reshapes how developers engage with upcoming platform changes, bringing Android closer to the kind of continuous delivery workflows that many in the software world now embrace.
Understanding the Canary Channel
The Canary channel represents Google's latest effort to streamline Android's pre-release ecosystem. Previously, developers relied on the Developer Preview program for early access, which was typically limited to a few months at the start of the annual Android release cycle. These previews had to be flashed manually and ended once the platform moved to its public beta stages.
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