Android Canary 2605 Pixel brings blur to the system interface

Google today released Android Canary 2605, a preview build that adds more blur to the system interface on Pixel devices.

Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel Fold, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9, 8a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 with ZP11.260417.009 May 2026 security patch Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet. As always, “Canary builds are very experimental and not recommended for general use.”

System blur

Last year, Android 16 QPR1 introduced blurring to Notifications and Quick Settings. As of Android 17 Beta 4, the widget selector is the only element with more system blur.

Android Canary 2605 now adds it to the pill-shaped container of the volume slider. This transparency allows you to see more of your home screen or the app below it.

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Opening the full volume panel is another example of this blurred background.

Then when you long press Pixel Launcher for the power menu (which also blurs the background) and Wallpaper and style, Widgets, Apps list and Home settings.