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# Fung Lam

Developer Relations Engineer

Android
- 02 Jun 2026 02 Jun 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Engineering_Memory_Blog_Strapi_3_bfd74f43e5_Z1unXc4.webp) [How-tos](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/how-tos)

  ## [Prioritizing Memory Efficiency: Essential Steps for Android 17](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/prioritizing-memory-efficiency-essential-steps-for-android-17)

  [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/prioritizing-memory-efficiency-essential-steps-for-android-17) While app performance is often equated with a smooth UI and fast start times, memory serves as the silent foundation upon which these visible metrics are built. It's no secret that we're seeing a shift where device memory is more important than ever.
  10 min read
  - [#Memory](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/memory)
  - [#Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android)
  - [#Performance](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/performance)
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