![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/product_news_droid_599a11ad69_d4ee764ece_1Ad42c.webp) # Product News Stay in the loop with the latest updates, feature releases, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we're evolving. - [![View Matthew McCullough's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/matthew_mccullough_dc22050a18_51Njy.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-mccullough.md.txt) 12 May 2026 12 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Tas_Developers_cut_Strapi_3636223c9c_DKPLL.webp) ## [Building for the Intelligence System on Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/building-for-the-intelligence-system-on-android.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/building-for-the-intelligence-system-on-android.md.txt) Announced today during The Android Show, Android is transitioning from an operating system to an intelligence system, creating more opportunities for engagement with your apps. [Matthew McCullough](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-mccullough.md.txt) • 4 min read - [#Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android.md.txt) - [![View Vijaya Kaza's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Vijaya_Kaza_38a0089092_2tkw6z.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/vijaya-kaza.md.txt) 07 May 2026 07 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/260429_A_look_ahead_to_2026_Banner_Strapi_2000_x_1000_px_b302a5104a_VJ4Tk.webp) ## [A look ahead: Making it easier and faster to publish safer apps](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/a-look-ahead-making-it-easier-and-faster-to-publish-safer-apps.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/a-look-ahead-making-it-easier-and-faster-to-publish-safer-apps.md.txt) The mobile ecosystem is always evolving, bringing both new opportunities and new threats. Through these changes, Android and Google Play remain committed to ensuring that billions of users can continue to enjoy their apps with confidence and developer innovation can thrive. [Vijaya Kaza](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/vijaya-kaza.md.txt) • 3 min read - [#Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android.md.txt) - [![View Meghan Mehta's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/meghan_d663ed9c69_e0a5b5a564_Z2r6wan.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/meghan-mehta.md.txt) 22 Apr 2026 22 Apr 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/0420_Compose_1_11_Strapi_9c17b19a5e_cAfHS.webp) ## [What's new in the Jetpack Compose April '26 release](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/whats-new-in-the-jetpack-compose-april-26-release.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/whats-new-in-the-jetpack-compose-april-26-release.md.txt) The Jetpack Compose April '26 release is stable. This release contains version 1.11 of core Compose modules (see the full BOM mapping), shared element debug tools, trackpad events, and more. [Meghan Mehta](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/meghan-mehta.md.txt) • 6 min read - [![View Matt Dyor's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/matt_dyor_b779fca40e_Z1zsAdP.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matt-dyor.md.txt) 21 Apr 2026 21 Apr 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/as_Panda3_385cde5eac_ZcKD0l.webp) ## [Level up your development with Planning Mode and Next Edit Prediction in Android Studio Panda 4](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/level-up-your-development-with-planning-mode-and-next-edit-prediction-in-android-studio-panda-4.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/level-up-your-development-with-planning-mode-and-next-edit-prediction-in-android-studio-panda-4.md.txt) Android Studio Panda 4 is now stable and ready for you to use in production. This release brings Planning Mode, Next Edit Prediction, and more, making it easier than ever to build high-quality Android apps. [Matt Dyor](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matt-dyor.md.txt) • 4 min read - [![View Thomas Ezan's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/thomas_ezan_d29c7508d0_Z14J7zk.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/thomas-ezan.md.txt) 17 Apr 2026 17 Apr 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Hybrid_inference_solution_for_Android_Blog_1_518db36e12_ZIVyDm.webp) ## [Experimental hybrid inference and new Gemini models for Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/experimental-hybrid-inference-and-new-gemini-models-for-android.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/experimental-hybrid-inference-and-new-gemini-models-for-android.md.txt) If you are an Android developer looking to implement innovative AI features into your app, we recently launched powerful new updates. [Thomas Ezan](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/thomas-ezan.md.txt) • 2 min read - [![View Daniel Galpin's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/dgalpin_30033d2d42_16cSIX.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/daniel-galpin.md.txt) 16 Apr 2026 16 Apr 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/android17banner_359909419a_1M5BEL.webp) ## [The Fourth Beta of Android 17](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/the-fourth-beta-of-android-17.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/the-fourth-beta-of-android-17.md.txt) Android 17 has reached beta 4, the last scheduled beta of this release cycle, a critical milestone for app compatibility and platform stability. 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