Google Releases Android Canary Build 2603

Google has released Android Canary build 2603, an experimental update that introduces several user interface enhancements and new features aimed at improving accessibility, privacy, and multitasking on Pixel devices. The build, identified as ZP11.260220.007 and including the March 2026 security patch, became available this week for developers and testers, marking a step forward in the company's ongoing refinement of the Android operating system.

The update revives separate Quick Settings tiles for WiFi and mobile data, addressing a design choice from Android 11 that combined them into a single Internet toggle. Users previously needed multiple steps to toggle one without affecting the other; now, the WiFi tile defaults for devices with the unified option active, and mobile data can be added manually. This change streamlines network management, a request echoed by long-time Android users.

Privacy receives a boost with the introduction of a native App Lock feature. By long-pressing an app icon, users can secure it using a PIN, pattern, password, or fingerprint authentication. Locked apps hide their notifications and widgets, preventing unauthorized access. Similar capabilities...