# #Memory

- 3 Authors 02 Jun 2026 02 Jun 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Engineering_Memory_Blog_Strapi_3_bfd74f43e5_Z1unXc4.webp) [How-tos](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/how-tos)

  ## [Prioritizing Memory Efficiency: Essential Steps for Android 17](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/prioritizing-memory-efficiency-essential-steps-for-android-17)

  [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/prioritizing-memory-efficiency-essential-steps-for-android-17) 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](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/alice-yuan), [Ajesh Pai](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ajesh-pai), [Fung Lam](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/fung-lam) • 10 min read
  - [#Memory](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/memory)
  - [#Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android)
  - [#Performance](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/performance)
  - +1 ↩
- [![View Ataul Munim's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Ataul_Munim_cf0796f68c_ZXRdHk.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ataul-munim) 02 Jun 2026 02 Jun 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/MM_Differentiated_Experiences_Strapi_bbe8e7618b_Z2f8lth.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news)

  ## [Building Premium Android Experiences at Google I/O '26](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/building-premium-android-experiences-at-google-i-o-26)

  [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/building-premium-android-experiences-at-google-i-o-26) At Google I/O '26, we showcased how the latest advancements in the Android ecosystem can help you elevate your app's quality while maximizing development efficiency.
  [Ataul Munim](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ataul-munim) • 3 min read
  - [#Performance](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/performance)
  - [#Memory](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/memory)
  - [#Widgets](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/widgets)
  - [#R8](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/r8)
  - [#Wear OS](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/wear-os)
  - [#Automotive OS](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/automotive-os)
  - +4 ↩
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