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The Third Beta of Android 16

Android 16 has officially reached Platform Stability today with Beta 3! That means the API surface is locked, the app-facing behaviors are final, and you can push your Android 16-targeted apps to the Play store right now. Read on for coverage of new

SoundCloud uses Jetpack Glance to build Liked Tracks widget in just 2 weeks

To make it even easier for users to listen on Android, developers at SoundCloud — an artist-first music platform — turned to Jetpack Glance to create a Liked Tracks widget for their highly-rated app, which boasts 4.6 stars and over 100 million

The Second Beta of Android 16

Today we're releasing the second beta of Android 16, continuing our work to build a platform that enables creative expression. You can enroll any supported Pixel device to get this and future Android Beta updates over-the-air. This build adds new

Meet the Android Studio Team: A Conversation with Staff Developer Programs Engineer, Trevor Johns

Android Studio isn't just code and algorithms – it's built by real people with fascinating stories. Our "Meet the Android Studio Team" series gives you a glimpse into the lives and passions of the talented individuals who craft the tools you use

Tools updates

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Android Studio Meerkat

Android Studio Meerkat | 2024.3.1 Patch 1 is now available in the Stable channel. If you already have an Android Studio build on the Stable channel, you can get the update by clicking Help > Check for Updates (or Android Studio > Check for

Android Studio Narwhal

Android Studio Narwhal | 2025.1.1 Canary 2 is now available in the Canary channel. If you already have an Android Studio build on the Canary channel, you can get the update by clicking Help > Check for Updates (or Android Studio > Check for