# Beta channel

Microsoft Edge Beta Channel is a supported release channel intended for production deployment to a representative sample of users and updated with new features about every two weeks.

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## Android Studio Rabbit 1 RC 1 now available

DevFeed: [Android Studio Rabbit 1 RC 1 now available](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/android-studio-rabbit-1-rc-1-now-available-31460.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://androidstudio.googleblog.com/2026/09/android-studio-rabbit-1-rc-1-now.html>)

Author: Android Studio Releaser (noreply@blogger.com)

Published: 2026-09-16T14:17:15Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Android Studio Release Updates](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/android-studio-release-updates.md>)

Topics: [Android Studio](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android-studio.md>), [Beta channel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/beta-channel.md>), [Release notes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/release-notes.md>), [macOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/macos.md>)

Tags: [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [android-studio](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-studio.md>), [beta-channel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/beta-channel.md>), [macos](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/macos.md>), [preview](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/preview.md>), [release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release.md>), [release-notes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release-notes.md>), [update](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/update.md>)

### AI overview

Android Studio Rabbit 1 RC 1 is available in the Beta channel. Existing Beta-channel users can update through the IDE, while others can download it. The article directs readers to preview release notes and closed issues for features, changes, and fixed bugs.

### Source excerpt

Android Studio Rabbit 1 RC 1 is now available in the Beta channel. If you already have an Android Studio build on the Beta channel, you can get the update by clicking Help > Check for Updates (or Android Studio > Check for Updates on macOS). Otherwise, you can download it here. For information on new features and changes in Android Studio Rabbit 1, see the Android Studio Preview release notes. For details of bugs fixed in each previous release of Android Studio Rabbit 1, see closed issues.

## Android Studio Quail 4 RC 2 now available

DevFeed: [Android Studio Quail 4 RC 2 now available](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/android-studio-quail-4-rc-2-now-available-26333.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://androidstudio.googleblog.com/2026/08/android-studio-quail-4-rc-2-now.html>)

Author: Android Studio Releaser (noreply@blogger.com)

Published: 2026-08-25T16:14:38Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Android Studio Release Updates](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/android-studio-release-updates.md>)

Topics: [Android Studio](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android-studio.md>), [Beta channel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/beta-channel.md>), [Android Gradle Plugin](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android-gradle-plugin.md>), [Release notes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/release-notes.md>), [bug](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bug.md>)

Tags: [android-gradle-plugin](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-gradle-plugin.md>), [android-studio](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-studio.md>), [beta-channel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/beta-channel.md>), [bug](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bug.md>), [release-notes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release-notes.md>)

### AI overview

Android Studio Quail 4 RC 2 is available in the Beta channel. The release includes general fixes in Android Studio and Android Gradle Plugin 9.4.0-rc02, including fixes related to baseline profiles and ProfileInstaller.

### Source excerpt

Android Studio Quail 4 RC 2 is now available in the Beta channel. If you already have an Android Studio build on the Beta channel, you can get the update by clicking Help > Check for Updates (or Android Studio > Check for Updates on macOS). Otherwise, you can download it here. For information on new features and changes in Android Studio Quail 4, see the Android Studio Preview release notes. For details of bugs fixed in each previous release of Android Studio Quail 4, see closed issues. General fixes and features Below is a list of general fixes in Android Studio Quail 4 RC 2 and Android Gradle Plugin 9.4.0-rc02. These are a result of your bug reports, which help us to make Android Studio better. If you encounter a problem, let us know by reporting a bug. You can also vote for an existing issue to indicate that it also affects you. Fixed Issues Baseline Profiles & ProfileInstaller Issue #543799367 Baseline profile is pulled off the device but never registered in test-result.pb, so collectBaselineProfile finds nothing and copyBaselineProfileIntoSrc deletes the committed profile

## Android Studio Quail 4 RC 1 now available

DevFeed: [Android Studio Quail 4 RC 1 now available](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/android-studio-quail-4-rc-1-now-available-26332.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://androidstudio.googleblog.com/2026/08/android-studio-quail-4-rc-1-now.html>)

Author: Android Studio Releaser (noreply@blogger.com)

Published: 2026-08-17T13:53:08Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Android Studio Release Updates](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/android-studio-release-updates.md>)

Topics: [Android Studio](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android-studio.md>), [Beta channel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/beta-channel.md>), [Android Gradle Plugin](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android-gradle-plugin.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/releases.md>)

Tags: [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [android-gradle-plugin](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-gradle-plugin.md>), [android-studio](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-studio.md>), [beta-channel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/beta-channel.md>), [bug](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bug.md>), [release-notes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release-notes.md>)

### AI overview

Android Studio Quail 4 RC 1 is available in the Beta channel. The release includes general fixes for Android Studio Quail 4 and Android Gradle Plugin 9.4.0-rc01, including a listed critical data-loss issue involving a malformed shell command executed by an AI Agent.

### Source excerpt

Android Studio Quail 4 RC 1 is now available in the Beta channel. If you already have an Android Studio build on the Beta channel, you can get the update by clicking Help > Check for Updates (or Android Studio > Check for Updates on macOS). Otherwise, you can download it here. For information on new features and changes in Android Studio Quail 4, see the Android Studio Preview release notes. For details of bugs fixed in each previous release of Android Studio Quail 4, see closed issues. General fixes and features Below is a list of general fixes in Android Studio Quail 4 RC 1 and Android Gradle Plugin 9.4.0-rc01. These are a result of your bug reports, which help us to make Android Studio better. If you encounter a problem, let us know by reporting a bug. You can also vote for an existing issue to indicate that it also affects you. Fixed Issues Gemini Issue #540709807 S0 CRITICAL: Data Loss - AI Agent executed malformed shell command deleting drive contents

## Android Studio Quail 3 RC 2 now available

DevFeed: [Android Studio Quail 3 RC 2 now available](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/android-studio-quail-3-rc-2-now-available-26326.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://androidstudio.googleblog.com/2026/07/android-studio-quail-3-rc-2-now.html>)

Author: Android Studio Releaser (noreply@blogger.com)

Published: 2026-07-20T13:33:32Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Android Studio Release Updates](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/android-studio-release-updates.md>)

Topics: [Android Studio](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android-studio.md>), [Beta channel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/beta-channel.md>), [Android Gradle Plugin](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android-gradle-plugin.md>), [Release notes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/release-notes.md>)

Tags: [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [android-gradle-plugin](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-gradle-plugin.md>), [android-studio](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-studio.md>), [beta-channel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/beta-channel.md>), [bug](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bug.md>), [release-notes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release-notes.md>)

### AI overview

Android Studio Quail 3 RC 2 is available in the Beta channel. The release includes general fixes for Android Studio and the Android Gradle Plugin, with details available in the preview release notes and closed issues.

### Source excerpt

Android Studio Quail 3 RC 2 is now available in the Beta channel. If you already have an Android Studio build on the Beta channel, you can get the update by clicking Help > Check for Updates (or Android Studio > Check for Updates on macOS). Otherwise, you can download it here. For information on new features and changes in Android Studio Quail 3, see the Android Studio Preview release notes. For details of bugs fixed in each previous release of Android Studio Quail 3, see closed issues. General fixes and features Below is a list of general fixes in Android Studio Quail 3 RC 2 and Android Gradle Plugin . These are a result of your bug reports, which help us to make Android Studio better. If you encounter a problem, let us know by reporting a bug. You can also vote for an existing issue to indicate that it also affects you. Fixed Issues Upgrade Assistant Issue #534932157 Upgrading AS Quail3 Canary 4 -> AS Quail3 RC 1, wants to downgrade AGP from 9.4.0-alpha04 to AGP 9.2.1

## Android Studio Quail 3 RC 1 now available

DevFeed: [Android Studio Quail 3 RC 1 now available](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/android-studio-quail-3-rc-1-now-available-26325.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://androidstudio.googleblog.com/2026/07/android-studio-quail-3-rc-1-now.html>)

Author: Android Studio Releaser (noreply@blogger.com)

Published: 2026-07-14T14:02:53Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Android Studio Release Updates](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/android-studio-release-updates.md>)

Topics: [Android Studio](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android-studio.md>), [Beta channel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/beta-channel.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/releases.md>), [Release notes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/release-notes.md>), [macOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/macos.md>)

Tags: [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [android-studio](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-studio.md>), [beta-channel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/beta-channel.md>), [macos](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/macos.md>), [preview](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/preview.md>), [release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release.md>), [release-notes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release-notes.md>), [update](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/update.md>)

### AI overview

Android Studio Quail 3 RC 1 is available in the Beta channel. Existing Beta users can update through the IDE, while others can download it. The article points to preview release notes and closed issues for feature and bug-fix details.

### Source excerpt

Android Studio Quail 3 RC 1 is now available in the Beta channel. If you already have an Android Studio build on the Beta channel, you can get the update by clicking Help > Check for Updates (or Android Studio > Check for Updates on macOS). Otherwise, you can download it here. For information on new features and changes in Android Studio Quail 3, see the Android Studio Preview release notes. For details of bugs fixed in each previous release of Android Studio Quail 3, see closed issues.

## Android Studio Quail 2 RC 2 now available

DevFeed: [Android Studio Quail 2 RC 2 now available](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/android-studio-quail-2-rc-2-now-available-26321.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://androidstudio.googleblog.com/2026/07/android-studio-quail-2-rc-2-now.html>)

Author: Android Studio Releaser (noreply@blogger.com)

Published: 2026-07-08T20:21:53Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Android Studio Release Updates](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/android-studio-release-updates.md>)

Topics: [Android Studio](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android-studio.md>), [Beta channel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/beta-channel.md>), [Release notes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/release-notes.md>), [macOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/macos.md>)

Tags: [android-studio](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-studio.md>), [beta-channel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/beta-channel.md>), [macos](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/macos.md>), [release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release.md>), [release-notes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release-notes.md>)

### AI overview

Android Studio Quail 2 RC 2 is available in the Beta channel. Existing Beta users can update through the IDE, while other users can download the release. The article points to preview release notes and closed issues for further details.

### Source excerpt

Android Studio Quail 2 RC 2 is now available in the Beta channel. If you already have an Android Studio build on the Beta channel, you can get the update by clicking Help > Check for Updates (or Android Studio > Check for Updates on macOS). Otherwise, you can download it here. For information on new features and changes in Android Studio Quail 2, see the Android Studio Preview release notes. For details of bugs fixed in each previous release of Android Studio Quail 2, see closed issues.

## Android Studio Quail 2 RC 1 now available

DevFeed: [Android Studio Quail 2 RC 1 now available](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/android-studio-quail-2-rc-1-now-available-26316.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://androidstudio.googleblog.com/2026/06/android-studio-quail-2-rc-1-now.html>)

Author: Android Studio Releaser (noreply@blogger.com)

Published: 2026-06-17T14:22:06Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Android Studio Release Updates](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/android-studio-release-updates.md>)

Topics: [Android Studio](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android-studio.md>), [Beta channel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/beta-channel.md>), [Release notes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/release-notes.md>)

Tags: [android-studio](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-studio.md>), [beta-channel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/beta-channel.md>), [macos](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/macos.md>), [release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release.md>), [release-notes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release-notes.md>), [update](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/update.md>)

### AI overview

Android Studio Quail 2 RC 1 is available in the Beta channel. Existing Beta users can update through the Help menu, while others can download it. The source points readers to release notes for new features and changes and to closed issues for bugs fixed in previous releases.

### Source excerpt

Android Studio Quail 2 RC 1 is now available in the Beta channel. If you already have an Android Studio build on the Beta channel, you can get the update by clicking Help > Check for Updates (or Android Studio > Check for Updates on macOS). Otherwise, you can download it here. For information on new features and changes in Android Studio Quail 2, see the Android Studio Preview release notes. For details of bugs fixed in each previous release of Android Studio Quail 2, see closed issues.

## Chrome 150 beta

DevFeed: [Chrome 150 beta](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/chrome-150-beta-4131.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.chrome.com/blog/chrome-150-beta?hl=en>)

Author: Rachel Andrew GitHub LinkedIn Mastodon Bluesky Homepage

Published: 2026-06-03T07:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [developer.chrome.com: Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/developer-chrome-com-blog.md>)

Topics: [Chrome](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chrome.md>), [CSS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/css.md>), [Beta channel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/beta-channel.md>), [CSS functions](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/css-functions.md>), [Web](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/web.md>)

Tags: [beta-channel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/beta-channel.md>), [chrome](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chrome.md>), [css](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/css.md>), [css-functions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/css-functions.md>), [developers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developers.md>), [release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release.md>), [web](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/web.md>)

### AI overview

Chrome 150 beta previews CSS and UI updates across Android, ChromeOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows, including system colors, rounded CSS shapes, animatable zoom, CSS URL request modifiers, responsive text sizing, border clipping, and color image functions.

### Source excerpt

Get a preview of the next Chrome release with this post detailing the features in the current beta.

## Now in Android #120

DevFeed: [Now in Android #120](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/now-in-android-120-22674.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://medium.com/androiddevelopers/now-in-android-120-76eb908b9a8c?source=rss----95b274b437c2---4>)

Author: Daniel Galpin

Published: 2025-08-06T21:01:41Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Android Developers - Medium](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/android-developers-medium.md>)

Topics: [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [Beta channel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/beta-channel.md>), [Android Studio](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android-studio.md>), [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>), [Google Play](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/google-play.md>), [CI/CD](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cicd.md>), [Image](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/image.md>)

Tags: [agentic-ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/agentic-ai.md>), [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [android-development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-development.md>), [android-studio](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-studio.md>), [androidcanary](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/androidcanary.md>), [canary-release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/canary-release.md>), [continuous-integration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/continuous-integration.md>), [developer-preview](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer-preview.md>), [featured](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/featured.md>), [google-play](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/google-play.md>), [now-in-android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/now-in-android.md>), [pixel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pixel.md>)

### AI overview

Now in Android #120 is a roundup of Android development updates covering the new Canary release channel, Agent Mode in Android Studio, Google Play changes including 16 KB Page Size requirements, Play Games updates, Android 16 devices, and Compose tips.

### Source excerpt

Canary Channel, Agentic AI in Android Studio, 16 KB Pages, Policy Changes, Compose Tips, Play Games Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. This edition features the Android platform Canary Channel, the first release of Agentic AI in Android Studio, Play updates including 16 KB Page Size requirements and other policy changes, new capabilities around one-time purchases, Play Games Services v2, and Google Play Games on PC, I/O recaps on AI and dev productivity, next gen Samsung devices running Android 16, Compose tips, and more. https://medium.com/media/2034f6e8beea3e321d4483d4ee77ebdf/hrefhttps://medium.com/media/0247cb404c27e0b8725bc258c35923bc/href Most of the content of this post is available in the form of a video or podcast, so feel free to watch or listen rather than read on. (Or do all three to help you remember! There won't be a quiz.) Evolving Android's early-access programs: Introducing the Canary channel 🐦 Android has introduced a new Canary release channel for its early-access programs, replacing the previous developer preview model. This channel provides earlier and more consistent access to in-development platform features throughout the year. The new Canary channel offers continuous, rolling over-the-air (OTA) updates for supported Pixel devices, addressing previous limitations where previews required manual flashing and the preview program ended once a platform version reached Beta, requiring manual flashing to enter it again for the next cycle. You can use the Canary channel to: Access new features and potential behavior changes in their earliest stages. Integrate builds into your Continuous Integration (CI) systems to identify app compatibility issues early. Download Canary SDKs through the SDK Manager and access builds via the Android Studio Canary channel for development and testing. The Canary channel operates in parallel with the existing Beta program. Canary builds are bleedin

## Read receipts are coming to Signal

DevFeed: [Read receipts are coming to Signal](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/read-receipts-are-coming-to-signal-1813.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://signal.org/blog/read-receipts/>)

Published: 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Signal Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/signal-blog.md>)

Topics: [Messaging](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/messaging.md>), [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [iOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ios.md>), [Beta channel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/beta-channel.md>), [Google Play](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/google-play.md>)

Tags: [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [beta-channel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/beta-channel.md>), [communication](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/communication.md>), [feature](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/feature.md>), [ios](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ios.md>), [new-feature](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/new-feature.md>), [optional](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/optional.md>), [release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release.md>)

### AI overview

Signal's beta release for Android and iOS adds optional read receipts. Users can enable or disable them, and both participants must have the feature enabled to see each other's receipts. The feature is enabled for new installations but disabled by default for existing installations.

### Source excerpt

Today's beta release of Signal for Android and iOS includes support for read receipts. This is an optional new feature that gives you the ability to see and share when messages have been read. Something tells us that you might find this useful... Read more...