# The Latest Stay up to date with the latest announcements, feature rollouts, and updates across Android tools, libraries, and platforms. - 19 May 2026 19 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Google_For_Developers_Android_Text_Strapi_2000x1000_2d4221d884_2cdxMf.webp) [Events \& Programs](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/events-and-programs.md.txt) ## [Build for the future with the Android XR Developer Catalyst Program --- Apply now!](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/build-for-the-future-with-the-android-xr-developer-catalyst-program-apply-now.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/build-for-the-future-with-the-android-xr-developer-catalyst-program-apply-now.md.txt) We're opening applications for the Android XR Developer Catalyst Program, a dedicated initiative to accelerate the development of Android XR apps ready to launch within the next year. 1 min read - [#Android XR](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android-xr.md.txt) - [#intelligent eyewear](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/intelligent-eyewear.md.txt) - [#Wired XR glasses](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/wired-xr-glasses.md.txt) - +1 ↩ - [![View Luke Hopkins's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Luke_Hopkins_9c1e15d778_1yXUBh.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/luke-hopkins.md.txt)[![View Ryan Bartley's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Ryan_Bartley_35cf836cd8_Z1nXWK3.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ryan-bartley.md.txt) 19 May 2026 19 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Google_For_Developers_Android_Combo3_Strapi_2000x1000_56726aebea_2hInNY.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [Android XR Updates for Unity, Unreal, and Godot](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-xr-updates-for-unity-unreal-and-godot.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-xr-updates-for-unity-unreal-and-godot.md.txt) We are excited to announce that official support for Unreal Engine and Godot has arrived for Android XR. We are also launching new tools designed to boost your productivity and enable new XR capabilities: the Android XR Engine Hub and the Android XR Interaction Framework. [Luke Hopkins](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/luke-hopkins.md.txt), [Ryan Bartley](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ryan-bartley.md.txt) • 4 min read - [#Android XR](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android-xr.md.txt) - [#Google I/O](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/google-i-o.md.txt) - [#Game engine development](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/game-engine-development.md.txt) - +1 ↩ - [![View Mayank Jain's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/unnamed_2_feee4f83eb_2v5Cdi.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/blog-author.md.txt)[![View Simon Cooke's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/unnamed_3_3e22f4965c_1EPpUS.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/simon-cooke.md.txt) 19 May 2026 19 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Google_For_Developers_Android_Combo_Strapi_2000x1000_5793c01e36_2bzRoq.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [Introducing Android Performance Analyzer - The Next Evolution in Profiling for Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/introducing-android-performance-analyzer-the-next-evolution-in-profiling-for-android.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/introducing-android-performance-analyzer-the-next-evolution-in-profiling-for-android.md.txt) Android Performance Analyzer (APA) is Android's new profiler and performance analysis tool for the Android mobile ecosystem. APA is intended as a profiling tool for any developer building for Android who needs to make their app or game run better and faster. [Mayank Jain](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/blog-author.md.txt), [Simon Cooke](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/simon-cooke.md.txt) • 5 min read - 3 Authors 19 May 2026 19 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Google_For_Developers_Android_Text_Strapi_2000x1000_2d4221d884_2cdxMf.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [What's new in Android for Cars: Unifying platforms and unlocking premium experiences](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/whats-new-in-android-for-cars-unifying-platforms-and-unlocking-premium-experiences.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/whats-new-in-android-for-cars-unifying-platforms-and-unlocking-premium-experiences.md.txt) We're thrilled to see developers continuing to bring their apps and experiences to Android for Cars! Over the past year, we've continued to see strong growth and momentum in the app ecosystem on Android Auto and cars with Google built-in. [Jan Kleinert](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/jan-kleinert.md.txt), [Noam Gefen](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/noam-gefen.md.txt), [Thomas Weathers](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/thomas-weathers.md.txt) • 3 min read - [#Adaptive \& Differentiated](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/adaptive-and-differentiated.md.txt) - [![View Simona Milanovic's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Screenshot_2026_05_19_at_9_30_31_AM_4ebf3b750d_OxFbo.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/simona-milanovic.md.txt)[![View Ben Trengrove's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Ben_Trengrove_b9e17c8c2e_Z1TO68U.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ben-trengrove.md.txt) 19 May 2026 19 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Google_For_Developers_Android_Combo3_Strapi_2000x1000_56726aebea_2hInNY.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [Android CLI Now Stable 1.0: Accelerate developing for Android using any agent](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-cli-now-stable-1-accelerate-developing-for-android-using-any-agent.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-cli-now-stable-1-accelerate-developing-for-android-using-any-agent.md.txt) As Android developers, you have many choices when it comes to the agents, tools, command-line interfaces (CLI), and LLMs you use for app development. [Simona Milanovic](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/simona-milanovic.md.txt), [Ben Trengrove](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ben-trengrove.md.txt) • 5 min read - [#Google I/O](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/google-i-o.md.txt) - [![View Matthew Warner's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/matthew_warner_67a99317e4_ZNF3fo.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-warner.md.txt) 19 May 2026 19 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Google_For_Developers_Android_Combo_Strapi_2000x1000_5793c01e36_2bzRoq.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [Android Studio I/O Edition: What's new in Android Developer tools](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-studio-i-o-edition-what-s-new-in-android-developer-tools.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-studio-i-o-edition-what-s-new-in-android-developer-tools.md.txt) This year at Google I/O we are going beyond iterative changes, towards a fundamental shift in how apps are built. Our newest tools are built for the agentic era with features that boost productivity for you as an Android developer AND supercharge the AI agents you deploy in your codebase. [Matthew Warner](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-warner.md.txt) • 8 min read - [#Agent Skills](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/agent-skills.md.txt) - [#Google I/O](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/google-i-o.md.txt) - [#Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android.md.txt) - [#Android Studio](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android-studio.md.txt) - +2 ↩ - [![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) 19 May 2026 19 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/IO_26_Blog_Strapi_Icons_2000x1000px_0a8b06b49b_7GyQM.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [I/O 2026: What's new in Google Play](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/i-o-2026-what-s-new-in-google-play.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/i-o-2026-what-s-new-in-google-play.md.txt) At this year's Google I/O, we talked about our evolving business model that offers more choice and new ways for your apps and content to be discovered on and off the store. We also unveiled advanced tools and insights that will help scale your business with less complexity. [Paul Feng](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/paul-feng.md.txt) • 6 min read - [#Google Play](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/google-play.md.txt) - [#Play Console](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/play-console.md.txt) - [#Google I/O](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/google-i-o.md.txt) - [#Android Developers](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android-developers.md.txt) - +2 ↩ - [![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) 19 May 2026 19 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Google_For_Developers_Android_Text_Strapi_2000x1000_2d4221d884_2cdxMf.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [17 Things to know for Android developers at Google I/O!](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/17-things-to-know-for-android-developers-at-google-i-o.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/17-things-to-know-for-android-developers-at-google-i-o.md.txt) Google I/O '26 features 17 key announcements for Android developers focusing on agent-led productivity, Compose First as our UI standard, and high-performance media and adaptive development for the expanding ecosystem. [Matthew McCullough](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-mccullough.md.txt) • 8 min read - [#Google I/O](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/google-i-o.md.txt) - [![View Fahd Imtiaz's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Fahd_Imtiaz_259fcb7c47_Z2vO4ST.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/fahd-imtiaz.md.txt) 19 May 2026 19 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Google_For_Developers_Combo_IO_Strapi_2000x1000_0370ff6d2c_Z14DWX.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [Adaptive development for the expanding Android ecosystem](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/adaptive-development-for-the-expanding-android-ecosystem.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/adaptive-development-for-the-expanding-android-ecosystem.md.txt) With the release of Android 17, we are transitioning into an adaptive first development standard. Your users no longer rely on a single form factor; they transition between phones, foldables, tablets, laptops, automotive displays, and immersive XR environments throughout their day. [Fahd Imtiaz](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/fahd-imtiaz.md.txt) • 3 min read - [#Adaptive development](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/adaptive-development.md.txt) - [#Adaptive apps](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/adaptive-apps.md.txt) - [#Google I/O](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/google-i-o.md.txt) - +1 ↩ - [![View Paul Lammertsma's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Paul_Lammertsma_2f7e1baf32_Znl6mU.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/paul-lammertsma.md.txt) 19 May 2026 19 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Google_For_Developers_Android_Text_Strapi_2000x1000_2d4221d884_2cdxMf.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [Increasing app discovery and engagement on Google TV](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/increasing-app-discovery-and-engagement-on-google-tv.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/increasing-app-discovery-and-engagement-on-google-tv.md.txt) We're excited to share Google TV features and developer tools designed to increase the discoverability of your content and prepare your app for future TV experiences. [Paul Lammertsma](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/paul-lammertsma.md.txt) • 3 min read - [#Gemini features](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/gemini-features.md.txt) - [#Google I/O](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/google-i-o.md.txt) - [#Engage SDK](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/engage-sdk.md.txt) - +1 ↩ - [![View Amy Zeppenfeld's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Amyzeppenfeld_50a8b9e7f8_Z17af4b.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/amy-zeppenfeld.md.txt)[![View Stevan Silva's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Stevan_Silva_7661118077_ZaY4rR.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/stevan-silva.md.txt) 19 May 2026 19 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Google_For_Developers_Android_Text_Strapi_2000x1000_2d4221d884_2cdxMf.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [Updates to the Android XR SDK: Introducing Developer Preview 4](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/updates-to-the-android-xr-sdk-introducing-developer-preview-4.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/updates-to-the-android-xr-sdk-introducing-developer-preview-4.md.txt) We're excited to launch Developer Preview 4 of the Android XR SDK, continuing our focus on unifying cross-device development for headsets, wired XR glasses, and intelligent eyewear. [Amy Zeppenfeld](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/amy-zeppenfeld.md.txt), [Stevan Silva](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/stevan-silva.md.txt) • 5 min read - [#Android XR](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android-xr.md.txt) - [#Android XR SDK](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android-xr-sdk.md.txt) - [#Developer Preview](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/developer-preview.md.txt) - [#Unity](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/unity.md.txt) - [#Google I/O](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/google-i-o.md.txt) - +3 ↩ - [![View John Zoeller's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/John_Zoeller_photo_15badd5d35_i6BeP.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/john-zoeller.md.txt) 19 May 2026 19 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Developer_Blog_2_1_1440x720_6_64da0326e3_b0x4M.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [What's New in Wear OS 7](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/what-s-new-in-wear-os-7.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/what-s-new-in-wear-os-7.md.txt) We are excited to introduce Wear OS 7, a major update that brings a new era of power efficiency and intelligence to users and developers alike. [John Zoeller](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/john-zoeller.md.txt) • 9 min read - [#AppFunctions](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/app-functions.md.txt) - [#Wear OS](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/wear-os.md.txt) - [#Compose](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/compose.md.txt) - +1 ↩ - [![View Nick Butcher's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Nick_Butcher_5393f4552a_2d47S.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/nick-butcher.md.txt) 19 May 2026 19 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Compose_first_Meta_04fd0498ba_21k6io.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [Android UI Development is Compose First](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-ui-development-is-compose-first.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-ui-development-is-compose-first.md.txt) In the almost-5-years since Jetpack Compose launched, we've invested in bringing you all the features, performance and tools that you need to build amazing UIs across the variety of Android devices. [Nick Butcher](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/nick-butcher.md.txt) • 2 min read - [#Adaptive \& Differentiated](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/adaptive-and-differentiated.md.txt) - [![View Emma-Louise Leavey's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Emma_Louise_profile_c6ba45f450_1dyAk8.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/emma-louise-leavey.md.txt)[![View Mike Taylor-Cai's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/michaelct_profile_pic_177ddafb7b_1jsDhn.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/mike-taylor-cai.md.txt) 19 May 2026 19 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Google_For_Developers_Android_Combo2_Strapi_2000x1000_6de0464afd_iDINx.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [Build native Android apps in Google AI Studio](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/build-native-android-apps-in-google-ai-studio.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/build-native-android-apps-in-google-ai-studio.md.txt) Native Android app creation capabilities in Google AI Studio using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Ability to preview apps in an embedded Android Emulator and deploy it to a physically connected device. Google Play Developers can submit a new app release to an Internal Test Track in Play Console. [Emma-Louise Leavey](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/emma-louise-leavey.md.txt), [Mike Taylor-Cai](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/mike-taylor-cai.md.txt) • 4 min read - [![View Garan Jenkin's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Garan_Jenkin_0529dbfef9_1KFeue.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/garan-jenkin.md.txt) 15 May 2026 15 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/cross_device_discovery_to_score_record_Wear_OS_adoption_Strapi_2f9244f1db_M7BrJ.webp) [Case Studies](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/case-studies.md.txt) ## [How FotMob leveraged cross-device discovery to score record Wear OS adoption](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/how-fot-mob-leveraged-cross-device-discovery-to-score-record-wear-os-adoption.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/how-fot-mob-leveraged-cross-device-discovery-to-score-record-wear-os-adoption.md.txt) FotMob recently experienced its largest single-day increase on Wear OS among its installed audience in 5 years, at 2-3x the daily average. The secret? A simple cross-device installation flow that helps users discover their Wear OS app directly from their phone. [Garan Jenkin](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/garan-jenkin.md.txt) • 3 min read - [#Wear OS](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/wear-os.md.txt) - [![View Nataraj K R's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Nataraj_K_work_profile_20e513e403_2qRRKe.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/nataraj-k-r.md.txt) 14 May 2026 14 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Bring_Native_Visibilityto_Your_Vo_IP_App_Experience_Strapi_4359a69748_2ewsGa.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [Bring Native Visibility to Your VoIP App Experience with Telecom's Latest Alpha](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/bring-native-visibility-to-your-vo-ip-app-experience-with-telecom-s-latest-alpha.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/bring-native-visibility-to-your-vo-ip-app-experience-with-telecom-s-latest-alpha.md.txt) Building on this foundation, Jetpack Telecom v1.1.0 brings native-level visibility and convenience to third-party VoIP apps. [Nataraj K R](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/nataraj-k-r.md.txt) • 2 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) 12 May 2026 12 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Tas_Developers_cut_Strapi_3636223c9c_DKPLL.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [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 Amrit Sanjeev's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Amrit_Sanjeev_5215e0d7cc_1hSg6a.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/amrit-sanjeev.md.txt)[![View Ash Nohe's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/ash_32bd9f9ed7_1SuI5e.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ash-nohe.md.txt) 08 May 2026 08 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/AANDDM_Gratitude_2000x1000_7d5a00e6c2_1gGbqL.webp) [Case Studies](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/case-studies.md.txt) ## [Gratitude saw 25% higher retention for widget users](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/gratitude-saw-25-higher-retention-for-widget-users.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/gratitude-saw-25-higher-retention-for-widget-users.md.txt) The mindfulness app Gratitude encourages consistency through micro daily journaling, affirmations, and vision boards. The app has over 6 million downloads, 150 thousand 5 star ratings, and 100 million journal entries logged. [Amrit Sanjeev](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/amrit-sanjeev.md.txt), [Ash Nohe](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ash-nohe.md.txt) • 3 min read - [![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) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) ## [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 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 Tracy Agyemang's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Tracy_Agyemang_Headshot_9a0c523435_Z2epjbl.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/tracy-agyemang.md.txt) 04 May 2026 04 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/AANDDM_KARROT_Strapi_eed79b0e1b_276PBK.webp) [Case Studies](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/case-studies.md.txt) ## [Gemini and Firebase AI Logic enabled Karrot to increase sales with a translation feature built in under 2 weeks](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/gemini-and-firebase-ai-logic-enabled-karrot-to-increase-sales-with-a-translation-feature.md.txt) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/gemini-and-firebase-ai-logic-enabled-karrot-to-increase-sales-with-a-translation-feature.md.txt) Karrot is a hyperlocal, community-driven peer-to-peer marketplace app that enables users to buy, sell, and trade items with other verified users. Since launching in South Korea in 2015, the platform has expanded into global markets, amassing over 43 million registered users. 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