# Android 17 Canary preview features

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/android-17-canary-preview-features
> Updated: 2026-08-07T03:41:49.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Google released the Android 17 Canary 2608 preview for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel Tablet. The initial announcement highlighted an experimental quick‑settings layout editor that lets users rearrange tiles, along with a guide for adding and resizing home‑screen widgets. Two days later, Google detailed the same quick‑settings editor, noting six preset arrangements, the ability to reorder the brightness slider, tile area and media player, and the addition of an “app‑grip” feature for easier split‑screen multitasking on foldable and large‑screen devices. The update also incorporated the August 2026 security patch and was identified as the final Canary build for the Pixel 6 series, which will no longer receive test builds.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Google's Android Canary 2608 adds customizable Quick Settings for Pixel phones

Google's Android Canary 2608 preview lets Pixel users reorder Quick Settings, adds an app‑grip for split‑screen, and is the last Canary for Pixel 6/6 Pro.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/googles-android-canary-2608-adds-customizable-quick-settings-for-pixel-phones

### 2026-08-05: Android 17 preview adds widget guide and quick‑settings re‑ordering

Android 17’s Canary 2608 preview adds a quick‑settings re‑ordering tool for Pixel devices and includes a guide on adding and managing home‑screen widgets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/android-17-preview-adds-widget-guide-and-quicksettings-reordering

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