![](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 Eser Erdem's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Eser_Blue_ae0cb5cc85_Z2lhw4j.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/eser-erdem.md.txt) 24 Mar 2026 24 Mar 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/AAOS_SDV_Hero_dark_6dfe605408_iURQs.webp) ## [Beyond Infotainment: Extending Android Automotive OS for Software-defined Vehicles](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/beyond-infotainment-extending-android-automotive-os-for-software-defined-vehicles.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/beyond-infotainment-extending-android-automotive-os-for-software-defined-vehicles.md.txt) At Google we're deeply committed to the automotive industry--not just as a technology provider, but as a partner in the industry's transformation. [Eser Erdem](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/eser-erdem.md.txt) • 3 min read - [#Automotive OS](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/automotive-os.md.txt) - [![View Matthew Forsythe's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/matthew_9c798f0c1d_1FlQLe.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-forsythe.md.txt) 19 Mar 2026 19 Mar 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/android_Verification2_b4044e9b89_ZkItcl.webp) ## [Android developer verification: Balancing openness and choice with safety](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-developer-verification-balancing-openness-and-choice-with-safety.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-developer-verification-balancing-openness-and-choice-with-safety.md.txt) Android proves you don't have to choose between an open ecosystem and a secure one. Since announcing updated verification requirements, we've worked with the community to ensure these protections are robust yet respectful of platform freedom. [Matthew Forsythe](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-forsythe.md.txt) • 2 min read - [#Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android.md.txt) - [![View Ivy Knight's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Ivy_Knight_3071ce592d_1s13kN.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ivy-knight.md.txt) 16 Mar 2026 16 Mar 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/get_Inspired_6627220d63_Z1HQRT7.webp) ## [Get inspired and take your apps to desktop](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/get-inspired-and-take-your-apps-to-desktop.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/get-inspired-and-take-your-apps-to-desktop.md.txt) We're thrilled to announce major updates to our design resources, giving you the comprehensive guidance you need to create polished, adaptive Android apps across all form factors! We now have Desktop Experience guidance and a refreshed Android Design Gallery. [Ivy Knight](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ivy-knight.md.txt) • 1 min read - [![View Daniel Santiago Rivera's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Daniel_Santiago_Rivera_157422eedb_VG66u.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/daniel-santiago-rivera.md.txt) 13 Mar 2026 13 Mar 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/elevating_Media2_20563cb635_5IIEj.webp) ## [Room 3.0 - Modernizing the Room](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/modernizing-the-room.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/modernizing-the-room.md.txt) The first alpha of Room 3.0 has been released! Room 3.0 is a major breaking version of the library that focuses on Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) and adds support for JavaScript and WebAssembly (WASM) on top of the existing Android, iOS and JVM desktop support. [Daniel Santiago Rivera](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/daniel-santiago-rivera.md.txt) • 4 min read - [![View Charles Munger's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/default-avatar.DvQ_6oi6_Z1SMg9h.svg)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/yabin-cui.md.txt) 10 Mar 2026 10 Mar 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/P_Mguide_a86dec5079_cjxF5.webp) ## [Boosting Android Performance: Introducing AutoFDO for the Kernel](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/boosting-android-performance-introducing-autofdo-for-the-kernel.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/boosting-android-performance-introducing-autofdo-for-the-kernel.md.txt) Today, we're excited to share how we are bringing Automatic Feedback-Directed Optimization (AutoFDO) to the Android kernel to deliver significant performance wins for users. [Yabin Cui](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/yabin-cui.md.txt) • 4 min read - [![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) 05 Mar 2026 05 Mar 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/android_Bench_f2e4dd4fda_Z1yO8xz.webp) ## [Elevating AI-assisted Android development and improving LLMs with Android Bench](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/elevating-ai-assisted-android-development-and-improving-ll-ms-with-android-bench.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/elevating-ai-assisted-android-development-and-improving-ll-ms-with-android-bench.md.txt) We want to make it faster and easier for you to build high-quality Android apps, and one way we're helping you be more productive is by putting AI at your fingertips. [Matthew McCullough](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-mccullough.md.txt) • 2 min read [arrow_back](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news/12.md.txt) #### Page 13 ###### of 22 [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news/14.md.txt) Stay in the loop Get the latest Android development insights delivered to your inbox weekly. [mail Subscribe](https://developer.android.com/subscribe) ![A 3D illustration of the Android mascot, wearing a jetpack that's emitting a large cloud of bubbles](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/rocket-android.CVJQZOf1_1zVtXW.webp)