The first device built for the Android XR platform is here - Tune this week to learn how to build for this new form factor.

Build for the new Samsung Galaxy XR, the first device powered by Android XR
Yesterday, Samsung announced Galaxy XR is officially here, launching a new form factor that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world and extends the Android platform. This headset puts the possibilities of extended reality directly into users' hands, offering a powerful new dimension for your existing apps and new immersive experiences. Get started adapting your 2D apps and building immersive experiences today.
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Begin your spatial development journey with the Android XR Spotlight Week
Join us for a deep dive into building spatial experiences for headsets on Android XR. This week, we're providing a technical guide covering everything from adapting your existing apps with the Jetpack XR SDK on Wednesday, October 22nd, to creating immersive, high-performance experiences using Unity on Thursday, October 23rd. Plus, get your questions answered live by the team during our #AskAndroid session on Friday, October 24th and explore how the Calm team successfully adapted their existing mobile app on Monday, October 27th.
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Android Studio Narwhal 4 Feature Drop
With the updated Android Studio release cadence, there are many new features and bug fixes from the last couple of months. Learn more about key features, such as Agent Mode and Compose Previews, which can supercharge your workflow.
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Gratitude doubled their experiments with Gemini in Android Studio
The Gratitude team used Gemini to improve their app performance, eliminate their need to search for Android documentation, ask questions about their Kotlin usage, and release faster.
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Introducing the Google Play Games Level Up program
The new Level Up program connects great gaming experiences to greater business success. Drive discovery, boost engagement, and increase revenue with powerful tools and promotional opportunities. Start exploring your benefits in Play Console today!
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Watch the Android developer verification episode on the Android Developers Backstage podcast
Our team dives deeper in the details about Android’s new verification requirement for developers to verify their identity and register their apps. They explain how this additional security layer helps make app installs safer for everyone and tackles all your top FAQs.
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