Android's March Canary update is live and here's everything we've spotted so far
The update introduces several new features.

• App lock
• App bubbles
• New screen recording UI
• Blur for widget picker
• Separate wifi/mobile QS tile

✅ More details here with screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-canary-2603-release-3650531/

@GappsLeaks

Android 17 could introduce new accessibility options specifically designed to improve the experience for users with Bluetooth hearing aids.

The options prevent sudden alerts for notifications or alarms from blasting in the users’ ears.

✅ Details & screenshot - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-canary-bluetooth-hearing-aids-3650734/

@GappsLeaks

First look: Here's how Android's automatic SIM lock protection works

The feature could be available for users with Android 17. We spotted it earlier in Android 17 beta 2.

✅ Details and more screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-automatic-sim-lock-protection-first-look-3650723/

@GappsLeaks

Redesigned location permission UI in Android Canary

Which one do you prefer?

@GappsLeaks

Android Canary has a slick new app-launch effect which blurs the background when launching an app

✅ Details and demo video - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-canary-blur-3650795/

@GappsLeaks

Google Translate appears to be working on a new pronunciation training mode

Users will be able to listen to voice samples, then record their own attempt

✅ Check details and more screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/translate-pronunciation-3650841/

@GappsLeaks

Google is preparing a significant redesign for contact profile pages to reduce clutter and make information more accessible at a glance

🕒 Details & screenshot - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-contacts-profiles-3651085/

@GappsLeaks

Google Pixel users missing calls due to a bizarre vibrate/silent mode bug (workaround inside)

✅ Details - https://piunikaweb.com/2026/03/24/google-pixel-users-missing-calls-due-to-a-bizarre-vibrate-silent-mode-bug-workaround-inside/

@GappsLeaks

Gemini could soon digitally clone you into a 3D avatar

The feature might allow you to insert yourself in the AI Generated images/videos by just typing @me

✅ Details & more Screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-avatars-3651219/

@GappsLeaks

Don’t start from scratch: Here's how Google is making it easier to move from ChatGPT to Gemini with the import chats feature

✅ More details & screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-import-memory-and-chats-3651158/

@GappsLeaks

Google Messages may bring back Ultra HDR support, and do it right this time

There's also a new copy function for voice transcripts

✅ Details & screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-ultra-hdr-apk-teardown-3651462/

@GappsLeaks

Some Samsung Galaxy phones with Exynos chips reportedly reboot when opening this Fairphone website

✅ Details - https://piunikaweb.com/2026/03/25/open-this-site-exynos-samsung-might-reboot/

@GappsLeaks

Pixel Watch support for Google's fantastic Calling Cards could be just around the corner

Google has updated its support page for creating a Calling Card, adding a section for compatible Wear OS devices

✅ More details - https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-watch-calling-card-support-coming-3651629/

@GappsLeaks

Take a Message feature on your Google Pixel is almost ready for easy custom greetings

This lets callers hear a personalized voice message when you miss or decline a call.

✅ Details and screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/take-a-message-greetings-3651503/

@GappsLeaks

Google Keep's latest test ruins its airy interface

The new FAB button looks absurdly big

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-keep-create-note-floating-button-3651739/

@GappsLeaks

A cleaner, unified Gemini interface could be coming to your Android phone

Google app beta reveals a sidebar redesign that mirrors the web version, and a decluttered model switcher in the header

✅ Details and more screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-android-app-ui-update-apk-teardown-3651813/

@GappsLeaks

Android Canary blesses the Linux Terminal with a modern UI, new features

• You can now set memory limit (RAM)
• An option to keep the device awake for specific period.

✅ Details and more screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-canary-linux-terminal-upgrades-3651830/

@GappsLeaks

Sending files via Quick Share could get a little inconvenient, but it might be for a good reason

The sender will be required to confirm the transfer even after the receiver accepts the transfer

✅ Details/Screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-quick-share-extra-steps-3652117/

@GappsLeaks

Your Pixel phone can now help you fix frustrating Bluetooth issues

A new Bluetooth diagnostics submenu in Settings offers a built-in way to diagnose Bluetooth accessory connections

✅ Details and more screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-bluetooth-diagnostics-tool-3652181/

@GappsLeaks

From Rich Text to Video: RCS Universal Profile 4.0 has arrived

• Native support for video calls within the messaging app

• Rich text and higher-quality media for more expressive RCS messaging

• Video streaming and link optimisation in Rich Cards for businesses

More details in the announcement.

@GappsLeaks

Ehmmmm... Android 17 beta 3

@GappsLeaks