#Android
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How-tos
While app performance is often equated with a smooth UI and fast start times, memory serves as the silent foundation upon which these visible metrics are built. It's no secret that we're seeing a shift where device memory is more important than ever.
Alice Yuan, Ajesh Pai, Fung Lam • 10 min read
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Product News
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 • 2 min read
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Product News
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 • 8 min read
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Product News
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 • 4 min read
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Product News
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 • 3 min read
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Case Studies
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, Tracy Agyemang • 2 min read
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