![](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 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 Dec 2025 17 Dec 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/gemin3flash_d6f3bd27b1_2pRpOz.webp) ## [Build smarter apps with Gemini 3 Flash](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/build-smarter-apps-with-gemini-3-flash.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/build-smarter-apps-with-gemini-3-flash.md.txt) Today, we're expanding the Gemini 3 model family with the release of Gemini 3 Flash, frontier intelligence built for speed at a fraction of the cost. [Thomas Ezan](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/thomas-ezan.md.txt) • 2 min read - [![View Donovan McMurray's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Donovan_Mc_Murray_9413499dd8_1V0INl.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/donovan-mcmurray.md.txt) 17 Dec 2025 17 Dec 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Brighten_Real_Time_0d4c07ef35_ZnMjzn.webp) ## [Brighten Your Real-Time Camera Feeds with Low Light Boost](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/brighten-your-real-time-camera-feeds-with-low-light-boost.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/brighten-your-real-time-camera-feeds-with-low-light-boost.md.txt) Today, we're diving into Low Light Boost (LLB), a powerful feature designed to brighten real-time camera streams [Donovan McMurray](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/donovan-mcmurray.md.txt) • 7 min read - [![View Sam Bright's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Sam_Bright_Headshot_2023_ca4877d69c_yveuL.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/sam-bright.md.txt) 15 Dec 2025 15 Dec 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/image_8_8d65429579_Z2frV4h.webp) ## [Notes from Google Play: A look back at the tools that powered your growth in 2025](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/notes-from-google-play-a-look-back-at-the-tools-that-powered-your-growth-in-2025.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/notes-from-google-play-a-look-back-at-the-tools-that-powered-your-growth-in-2025.md.txt) Together, we've built Play into something much more than a store---it's a dynamic ecosystem powered by your creativity. This year, our focus was ensuring Play continues to be the best destination for people to discover incredible content and enjoy rewarding gaming experiences. [Sam Bright](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/sam-bright.md.txt) • 7 min read - [![View Santiago Aboy Solanes's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Santiago_Aboy_Solanes_a5f0203d61_Z1aWyC3.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/santiago-solanes.md.txt)[![View Charles Munger's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/default-avatar.DvQ_6oi6_Z1SMg9h.svg)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/vladimir-marko.md.txt) 15 Dec 2025 15 Dec 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Android_Compile_Speed_d1a7744c0f_ZJbrhk.webp) ## [18% Faster Compiles, 0% Compromises](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/faster-compiles.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/faster-compiles.md.txt) The Android Runtime (ART) team has reduced compile time by 18% without compromising the compiled code or any peak memory regressions. This improvement was part of our 2025 initiative to improve compile time without sacrificing memory usage or the quality of the compiled code. [Santiago Aboy Solanes](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/santiago-solanes.md.txt), [Vladimír Marko](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/vladimir-marko.md.txt) • 8 min read - [![View Bennet Manuel's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Bennet_Manuel_4be9960838_1rYOvj.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/bennet-manuel.md.txt)[![View Robert Clifford's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/robert_clifford_a139ee8d05_Z2wbL3d.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/robert-clifford.md.txt) 11 Dec 2025 11 Dec 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/a11y_rev_37216d57dc_Z1j9hnk.webp) ## [Enhancing Android security: Stop malware from snooping on your app data](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/enhancing-android-security-stop-malware-from-snooping-on-your-app-data.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/enhancing-android-security-stop-malware-from-snooping-on-your-app-data.md.txt) Security is foundational to Android. We partner with you to keep the platform safe and protect user data by offering powerful security tools and features, like Credential Manager and FLAG_SECURE. [Bennet Manuel](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/bennet-manuel.md.txt), [Robert Clifford](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/robert-clifford.md.txt) • 2 min read - [![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)[![View Ron Aquino's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/unnamed_18_8bd07de9bd_ZRiq2s.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ron-aquino.md.txt) 11 Dec 2025 11 Dec 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/251210_Header_v01_de706a19ce_11Dc1K.webp) ## [Building a safer Android and Google Play, together](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/building-a-safer-android-and-google-play-together.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/building-a-safer-android-and-google-play-together.md.txt) Earlier this year, we reiterated our commitment to keeping Android and Google Play safe for everyone and maintaining a thriving environment where users can trust the apps they download and your business can flourish. [Matthew Forsythe](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-forsythe.md.txt), [Ron Aquino](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ron-aquino.md.txt) • 3 min read [arrow_back](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news/16.md.txt) #### Page 17 ###### of 22 [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news/18.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)