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CommunityThe wait is over! We are incredibly excited to share the Google Play Apps Accelerator class of 2026.
Robbie McLachlan • 1 min read -
Product NewsAt 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 • 3 min read -
Product NewsAndroid 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 • 2 min read -
Product NewsWe'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 • 2 min read -
Product NewsThe 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 • 4 min read -
Case StudiesTikTok is a global short-video platform known for its massive user base and innovative features.
Ben Trengrove, Ajesh Pai • 2 min read -
Events & ProgramsLast September, we shared our vision for the future of Google Play Games grounded in a core belief: the best way to drive your game’s success is to deliver a world-class player experience.
Maru Ahues Bouza • 3 min read -
Product NewsToday, 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 • 4 min read -
Case StudiesInstagram and Facebook deliver instant playback and boost user engagement with Media3 PreloadManager
In the dynamic world of social media, user attention is won or lost quickly. Meta apps (Facebook and Instagram) are among the world's largest social platforms and serve billions of users globally.
Mayuri Khinvasara Khabya, Tracy Agyemang • 4 min read -
Product NewsWe 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 • 2 min read -
Case StudiesBuilding an Android app for a wearable means the real work starts when the screen turns off.
Breana Tate, Tracy Agyemang • 4 min read -
How-tosIn recognition that excessive battery drain is top of mind for Android users, Google has been taking significant steps to help developers build more power-efficient apps.
Alice Yuan • 8 min read -
Product NewsAndroid has always driven innovation in the industry through its unique flexibility and openness.
Sameer Samat • 3 min read -
Product NewsAndroid Studio Panda 2 is now stable and ready for you to use in production.
Matt Dyor • 3 min read -
Product NewsWe are excited to announce a major milestone in bringing mobile and desktop computing closer together on Android: connected display support has reached general availability with the Android 16 QPR3 release!
Francesco Romano • 7 min read -
Product NewsIn January we announced Android Studio Otter 3 Feature Drop in stable, including Agent Mode enhancements and many other updates to provide more control and flexibility over using AI to help you build high quality Android apps.
Trevor Johns • 4 min read -
Product NewsToday we're releasing the second beta of Android 17, continuing our work to build a platform that prioritizes privacy, security, and refined performance.
Matthew McCullough • 6 min read -
Product NewsUser expectations for AI on their devices are fundamentally shifting how they interact with their apps.
Matthew McCullough • 3 min read -
Events & ProgramsGoogle I/O is back! Join us online as we share our latest AI breakthroughs and updates in products across the company, from Gemini to Android, Chrome, Cloud, and more.
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Product NewsIn Android 17, apps targeting SDK 37 or higher will receive a new implementation of MessageQueue where the implementation is lock-free.
Charles Munger, Shai Barack • 16 min read
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