Google's May Android Canary update is all about that blur
Android Authority • • technology
Key Points:
- Google has released Android Canary 2605 for public testing, available for Pixel 6 and newer devices via the Android flash tool, with a full data wipe required for installation.
- The update introduces new blurry background effects in the user interface, drawing comparisons to the Liquid Glass design style.
- Some interface updates include a redesigned Date & Time settings page, previously seen in the Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 release.
- A Search bar settings page has appeared in this build, hinting at future options to hide the home screen search bar, though the feature itself is not yet active.
- This release comes just days before Google I/O 2026, allowing early access to upcoming Android features ahead of the developer event.