![](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)[![View Mozart Louis's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Mozart_Louis_622373dab1_K6xYF.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/mozart-louis.md.txt) 13 Oct 2025 13 Oct 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Android_Blog_banners_dd5c7be5f2_2daQMX.webp) ## [Boost user engagement with AI Image Generation](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/boost-user-engagement-with-ai-image-generation.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/boost-user-engagement-with-ai-image-generation.md.txt) Adding custom images to your app can significantly improve and personalize user experience and boost user engagement. [Thomas Ezan](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/thomas-ezan.md.txt), [Mozart Louis](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/mozart-louis.md.txt) • 5 min read - [![View Francesco Romano's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/unnamed_fd9e15f738_Zn1KD7.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/francesco-romano.md.txt) 10 Oct 2025 10 Oct 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/jetpack_Window_Manager_931d67ec18_Ok8qq.webp) ## [Jetpack WindowManager 1.5 is stable](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/jetpack-window-manager-1-5-is-stable.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/jetpack-window-manager-1-5-is-stable.md.txt) We're excited to announce that Jetpack WindowManager 1.5.0 is now stable! This release builds on the strong foundation of adaptability in WindowManager, making it even easier to create polished, adaptive UIs that look great on all screen sizes. [Francesco Romano](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/francesco-romano.md.txt) • 2 min read - [![View Paris Hsu's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/2_o2_H5_V1lr_Zrcfhto_Au9_B2_Q_fd3ec10461_acae303cd5_ZASx4V.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/paris-hsu.md.txt) 09 Oct 2025 09 Oct 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/as_Narwhal_7bf25b6657_Z1mV2I8.webp) ## [Android Studio Narwhal 4 Feature Drop: watch face support and improved stability](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-studio-narwhal-4-feature-drop-watch-face-support-and-improved-stability.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-studio-narwhal-4-feature-drop-watch-face-support-and-improved-stability.md.txt) Android Studio Narwhal 4 Feature Drop is now stable and ready for you to use! [Paris Hsu](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/paris-hsu.md.txt) • 5 min read - [#Android Studio](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android-studio.md.txt) - [![View Alice Yuan's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Alice_Yuan_552a4dd4ee_Z1cHgMW.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/alice-yuan.md.txt) 02 Oct 2025 02 Oct 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/6m_Evk_L_Olno_HD_56e1732bf5_lySLS.webp) ## [Optimize your app battery using Android vitals wake lock metric](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/optimize-your-app-battery-using-android-vitals-wake-lock-metric.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/optimize-your-app-battery-using-android-vitals-wake-lock-metric.md.txt) Battery life is a crucial aspect of user experience and wake locks play a major role. In this blog post we'll explore what wake locks are, what are some best practices for using them and how you can better understand your own app's behavior with the Play Console metric. [Alice Yuan](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/alice-yuan.md.txt) • 7 min read - [![View Mayuri Khinvasara Khabya's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Mayuri_Khinvasara_Khabya_92848b1e1b_L1YXj.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/mayuri-khabya.md.txt) 22 Sep 2025 22 Sep 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/elevating_Media2_20563cb635_5IIEj.webp) ## [Elevating media playback: A deep dive into Media3's PreloadManager - Part 2](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/elevating-media-playback-a-deep-dive-into-media3-s-preload-manager-part-2.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/elevating-media-playback-a-deep-dive-into-media3-s-preload-manager-part-2.md.txt) Welcome to the second installment of our three-part series on media preloading with Media3. This series is designed to guide you through the process of building highly responsive, low-latency media experiences in your Android apps. [Mayuri Khinvasara Khabya](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/mayuri-khabya.md.txt) • 9 min read - [![View Mayuri Khinvasara Khabya's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Mayuri_Khinvasara_Khabya_92848b1e1b_L1YXj.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/mayuri-khabya.md.txt) 05 Sep 2025 05 Sep 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/elevating_Media_Playback_16bfc9b0d6_Z1RUWJn.webp) ## [Elevating media playback: Introducing preloading with Media3 - Part 1](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/elevating-media-playback-introducing-preloading-with-media3-part-1.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/elevating-media-playback-introducing-preloading-with-media3-part-1.md.txt) In today's media-centric apps, delivering a smooth, uninterrupted playback experience is key to a delightful user experience. Users expect their videos to start instantly and play seamlessly without pauses. 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