# #Adaptive apps

- [![View Rob Orgiu's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Rob_Orgiu_f45ebe80ce_Z2l461S.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/rob-orgiu) 31 Aug 2026 31 Aug 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/ABL_123_Streamline_adaptive_testing_with_emulator_commands_Strapi_0d1336f9a2_1recRz.webp) [Documentation](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/documentation)

  ## [Emulator control for adaptive app development](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/emulator-control-for-adaptive-app-development)

  [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/emulator-control-for-adaptive-app-development) Adaptive app development is fundamental on Android, but making sure everything looks good and every feature works the way it should require multiple tests on multiple devices. Or does it?
  [Rob Orgiu](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/rob-orgiu) • 2 min read
  - [#Adaptive apps](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/adaptive-apps)
  - [#Adaptive development](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/adaptive-development)
- [![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) 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)

  ## [Adaptive development for the expanding Android ecosystem](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/adaptive-development-for-the-expanding-android-ecosystem)

  [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/adaptive-development-for-the-expanding-android-ecosystem) 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) • 3 min read
  - [#Adaptive development](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/adaptive-development)
  - [#Adaptive apps](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/adaptive-apps)
  - [#Google I/O](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/google-i-o)
  - +1 ↩
- [![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) 19 Dec 2025 19 Dec 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Android_adaptives_festivity_01_blog_f70d48134f_Z103sxP.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news)

  ## [Goodbye Mobile Only, Hello Adaptive: Three essential updates from 2025 for building adaptive apps](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/goodbye-mobile-only-hello-adaptive)

  [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/goodbye-mobile-only-hello-adaptive) In 2025 the Android ecosystem has grown far beyond the phone. Today, developers have the opportunity to reach over 500 million active devices, including foldables, tablets, XR, Chromebooks, and compatible cars.
  [Fahd Imtiaz](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/fahd-imtiaz) • 2 min read
  - [#Jetpack Navigation](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/jetpack-navigation)
  - [#Adaptive apps](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/adaptive-apps)
  - [#Compose](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/compose)
  - [#Android 16](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android-16)
  - +2 ↩
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