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Google has steadily released new Android Canary builds since July, and now has a new dedicated community for the program on Reddit. Previously, Google used r/Android_Beta for Canary announcements.

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Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...