Samsung Galaxy XR is here, powered by Android XR! This blog post is part of our Android XR Spotlight Week, where we provide resources—blog posts, videos, sample code, and more—all designed to help you learn, build, and prepare your apps for Android XR.

The first device powered by Android XR is here: engineered by Samsung, Galaxy XR, is available now, putting the possibilities of immersive experiences directly into users' hands.

We're excited to announce the availability of Dynamic App Links, a significant leap forward for Android App Links that brings them on par with, and in many ways surpasses, industry standards for deep linking.

Modern camera apps are defined by powerful, overlapping features. Users expect to record video with stunning HDR, capture fluid motion at 60 FPS, and get buttery-smooth footage with Preview Stabilization—often all at the same time.

Adding custom images to your app can significantly improve and personalize user experience and boost user engagement.

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.

Android Studio Narwhal 4 Feature Drop is now stable and ready for you to use!

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.

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.