Google reverses one of Android’s most annoying UI changes
Key Points:
- Google is reversing its Android 12 decision by reintroducing separate Quick Settings tiles for Wi-Fi and mobile data in the latest Android Canary Build 2603, replacing the unified Internet tile.
- This change allows users to toggle Wi-Fi and mobile data independently with a single tap, simplifying connectivity control compared to the previous multistep process.
- The update is currently exclusive to the Android Canary Channel, so it may or may not appear in the upcoming Android 17 beta or public release.
- Android 17 is also expected to split the notification shade and Quick Settings panel on foldable devices, making the separate Wi-Fi and mobile data tiles particularly useful for power users.
- The Canary Build 2603 includes several visual updates and new features like