![](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 Zoe Lopez-Latorre 's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Screenshot_2026_07_07_at_1_15_58_PM_eb87f2f61a_Z1DSyTI.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/zoe-lopez-latorre.md.txt) 08 Jul 2026 08 Jul 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Bench_July_releas_V01_Strapi_6ee24bdb6b_Z16uIB.webp) ## [Evolving how LLMs are measured for Android: the next era of Android Bench](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/evolving-how-ll-ms-are-measured-for-android-the-next-era-of-android-bench.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/evolving-how-ll-ms-are-measured-for-android-the-next-era-of-android-bench.md.txt) Back in March, we introduced Android Bench---our LLM leaderboard for real-world Android development tasks. Since then, we have enhanced the benchmark based on your feedback, including evaluating open-weight models and adding cost and efficiency dimensions to the leaderboard. [Zoe Lopez-Latorre](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/zoe-lopez-latorre.md.txt) • 3 min read - [#Agentic Android development](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/agentic-android-development.md.txt) - [![View Tibian Elsheikh's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/unnamed_7_643878a583_1HAjtj.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/tibian-elsheikh.md.txt)[![View Jeffrey Jose's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/unnamed_8_3d27b8b0cb_z21t8.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/jeffrey-jose.md.txt) 29 Jun 2026 29 Jun 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Eclipsa_Video_V01_White_Strapi_10c5296e18_iWco4.webp) ## [Eclipsa Video: HDR That Looks Right on Every Screen](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/eclipsa-video-hdr-that-looks-right-on-every-screen.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/eclipsa-video-hdr-that-looks-right-on-every-screen.md.txt) We've all been there: You're scrolling through your favorite social media feed in a dim room, and suddenly an HDR video pops up. It's so intensely bright that you have to squint, or maybe you find yourself turning down your screen brightness just to read the caption. [Tibian Elsheikh](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/tibian-elsheikh.md.txt), [Jeffrey Jose](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/jeffrey-jose.md.txt) • 2 min read - [![View Paul Feng's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/paul_feng_759ac95845_ZnD5Di.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/paul-feng.md.txt) 24 Jun 2026 24 Jun 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Apps_Experience_Play_Blog_Header_2000x1000_8c3a95404a_HfapE.webp) ## [Expanded billing choice and lower fees on Google Play](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/expanded-billing-choice-and-lower-fees-on-google-play.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/expanded-billing-choice-and-lower-fees-on-google-play.md.txt) At Google Play, we are committed to delivering the best possible experience to users, while ensuring developers have the tools and adaptability to succeed. [Paul Feng](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/paul-feng.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) 18 Jun 2026 18 Jun 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Strapi_2x_325a484212_KDejo.webp) ## [Android developer verification: Building a safer ecosystem together](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-developer-verification-building-a-safer-ecosystem-together.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-developer-verification-building-a-safer-ecosystem-together.md.txt) Last year, we introduced Android developer verification to strengthen ecosystem security and stop malicious actors from hiding behind anonymity to release harmful apps. [Matthew Forsythe](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-forsythe.md.txt) • 2 min read - 3 Authors 17 Jun 2026 17 Jun 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/MM_Android_XR_Geospatial_V02_Strapi_5c55395a9c_2h4Keb.webp) ## [Building a Mixed-Reality Tour Guide with Android XR, the Geospatial API, and Gemini](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/building-a-mixed-reality-tour-guide-with-android-xr-the-geospatial-api-and-gemini.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/building-a-mixed-reality-tour-guide-with-android-xr-the-geospatial-api-and-gemini.md.txt) At this year's Google I/O, we announced an update for spatial experiences: the Geospatial API is now available as a preview in ARCore for Jetpack XR. [Coco Fatus](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/coco-fatus.md.txt), [Alon Hetzroni](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/alon-hetzroni.md.txt), [Azin Mehrnoosh](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/blog-author-1.md.txt) • 6 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) 16 Jun 2026 16 Jun 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Strapi_Hero_White_e4dbee04d8_jD3SM.webp) ## [Android 17 is Here](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-17-is-here.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-17-is-here.md.txt) Today we're releasing Android 17 and making it available on most supported Pixel devices. Look for new devices running Android 17 in the coming months. [Matthew McCullough](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-mccullough.md.txt) • 13 min read - [#Android 17](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android-17.md.txt) [arrow_back](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news/5.md.txt) #### Page 6 ###### of 22 [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news/7.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)