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Android Studio Panda 3 | 2025.3.3 Canary 1 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

Turning voice and OCR into structured, app-ready AI output In my previous article, .2. System instructions are more important than prompts A clear system instruction:Reduces hallucinationsImproves consistencyMakes outputs safer to consume3. Structured output is the real superpower Once AI responses map cleanly to data classes

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In 2025, we significantly enhanced the Google Play and Android app ecosystems.

Google I/O returns May 19–20 Google I/O is back! Join us online as we share our latest AI breakthroughs and updates in products across the company, from Gemini to Android, Chrome, Cloud, and more.Tune in to learn about agentic coding and the latest Gemini model

Posted by Shai Barack, Android Platform Performance Lead and Charles Munger, Principal Software Engineer In Android 17, apps targeting SDK 37 or higher will receive a new implementation of MessageQueue where the implementation is lock-free. The new implementation improves performance and reduces missed frames, but

A technical exploration of constraint-aware compositionThe Hook: Why Does This Component Exist? Let me paint a picture you’ve probably lived through. You’re building a card component. On a phone, it should stack vertically: image on top, text below. On a tablet, it should stretch horizontally;

“WorkManager isn’t just about scheduling tasks — it’s about making your app reliable, even when the device isn’t.” — Google Android…Continue reading on ProAndroidDev »

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Each node in the tree shows the composable name and its stability status: green for skippable (all parameters stable) and red for non-skippable (at least one unstable parameter). A summary at the top shows aggregate statistics: total downstream composables, how many are skippable, how many

For the two state configuration, set skipIntermediatelyExpanded = true so the sheet transitions directly between peek and full:https://medium.com/media/7565089400bb1b5fb350c34fe6d9bab6/href You can also skip the hidden state entirely with skipHiddenState = true, which keeps the sheet always visible. This is useful when the sheet is a permanent

With the release of Android 16 in 2025, we shared our vision for a device ecosystem where apps adapt seamlessly to any screen—whether it’s a phone, foldable, tablet, desktop, car display, or XR. Users expect their apps to work everywhere. Whether multitasking on a tablet,

Today we're releasing the first beta of Android 17, continuing our work to build a platform that prioritizes privacy, security, and refined performance. This build continues our work for more adaptable Android apps, introduces significant enhancements to camera and media capabilities, new tools for optimizing

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In 2022, the Android team introduced the photo picker as a more privacy-centric way for users to share media with apps. As the official documentation notes: Mastering the New Embedded Photo Picker in AndroidX was originally published in ProAndroidDev on Medium, where people are continuing

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Mapping and transforming responses Real world APIs rarely return data in the exact shape your UI needs. The server might return a UserAuthResponse with tokens and metadata, but your ViewModel only needs a LoginInfo with the user object and token string. Sandwich provides mapping extensions

Contributing to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is a great way to learn large-scale open-source development and collaborate with developers across the world. This guide walks you through the complete process — from setting up accounts to uploading your first patch.1. Understand AOSP AOSP

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Understand the benefits of modularization for large teams. Deep dive into the technical details, using the API-Implementation pattern.

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Phalene Gowling, Product Manager, Google PlayTo build a thriving business on Google Play, you need more than just data – you need a clear path to action. Today, we’re announcing a suite of upgrades to the Google Play Console and beyond, giving you greater visibility

How to use API-Implementation modules to empower large team on large projects

Automated Prompt Optimization (APO)To further help bring your ML Kit Prompt API use cases to production, we are excited to announce Automated Prompt Optimization (APO) targeting On-Device models on Vertex AI. Automated Prompt Optimization is a tool that helps you automatically find the optimal prompt

Android Studio Panda 2 | 2025.3.2 Canary 1 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

Posted by Roxanna Aliabadi Walker, Product Manager and Yacine Rezgui, Developer Relations EngineerThe Embedded Photo Picker: A more seamless way to privately request photos and videos in your app Get ready to enhance your app's user experience with an exciting new way to use the

Posted by Prateek Batra, Developer Relations Engineer, Android Adaptive Apps Beyond Phones: How JioHotstar Built an Adaptive UX JioHotstar is a leading streaming platform in India, serving a user base exceeding 400 million. With a vast content library encompassing over 330,000 hours of video on