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This section covers the core APIs for handling audio and video data, including
use-cases like playback, editing, and recording. You'll also find
recommendations on app architecture and descriptions of platform behaviors here.
Jetpack Media3
In most cases, Media3 is our recommended solution for building audio and video
experiences. Start here if you're new to developing media features.
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Last updated 2025-03-26 UTC.
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