# #Android - [![View Jingyu Shi's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Jingyu_Shi_ab6f01bd32_Z1OTydP.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/jingyu-shi) 26 May 2026 26 May 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Blog_hero_Strapi_2x_0147a8b012_Zj9dt4.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news) ## [Top AI on Android updates for building intelligent experiences from Google I/O '26](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/top-ai-on-android-updates-for-building-intelligent-experiences-from-google-i-o-26) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/top-ai-on-android-updates-for-building-intelligent-experiences-from-google-i-o-26) At Google I/O 2026, we introduced Android's shift from an operating system to an intelligence system. We also demonstrated how you can build intelligent experiences natively with the system and bring the power of Google's AI into your apps. [Jingyu Shi](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/jingyu-shi) • 2 min read - [#Google I/O](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/google-i-o) - [#Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android) - [#AppFunctions](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/app-functions) - [#On-device](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/on-device) - +2 ↩ - [![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) 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) ## [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) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-studio-i-o-edition-what-s-new-in-android-developer-tools) 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) • 8 min read - [#Agent Skills](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/agent-skills) - [#Google I/O](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/google-i-o) - [#Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android) - [#Android Studio](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android-studio) - +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) 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) ## [Building for the Intelligence System on Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/building-for-the-intelligence-system-on-android) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/building-for-the-intelligence-system-on-android) 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) • 4 min read - [#Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android) - [![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) 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) ## [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) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/a-look-ahead-making-it-easier-and-faster-to-publish-safer-apps) 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) • 3 min read - [#Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android) - [![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)[![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) 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) ## [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) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/gemini-and-firebase-ai-logic-enabled-karrot-to-increase-sales-with-a-translation-feature) 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. [Thomas Ezan](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/thomas-ezan), [Tracy Agyemang](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/tracy-agyemang) • 2 min read - [#Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android) - [![View Matthew Forsythe's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/matthew_9c798f0c1d_1FlQLe.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-forsythe) 19 Mar 2026 19 Mar 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/android_Verification2_b4044e9b89_ZkItcl.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news) ## [Android developer verification: Balancing openness and choice with safety](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-developer-verification-balancing-openness-and-choice-with-safety) [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-developer-verification-balancing-openness-and-choice-with-safety) Android 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](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-forsythe) • 2 min read - [#Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android) [arrow_back](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android) #### Page 2 ###### of 3 [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android/3) 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)