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At the Android Avenue, attendees of MWC Barcelona can experience the latest AI features through hands-on demos on the newest devices and prototype glasses.

Posted by Trevor Johns, Developer Relations Engineer In January we announced Android Studio Otter 3 Feature Drop in stable, including Agent Mode enhancements and many other updates to provide more control and flexibility over using AI to help you build high quality Android apps. To

In our previous article: Building an Infinite Video Feed in Jetpack Compose: A Media3 Tutorial We built a robust foundation for a vertical video feed. We utilized `VerticalPager` for the UI, `ExoPlayer` for playback, and a custom `PlayerPool` to manage heavy resources. In our previous

How to Manage Open Source & Closed Source Code in One Android Project Using Multi-Modules & Git Submodules Many Android developers eventually face the same architectural challenge. On one side, there is the desire to build in public, accept contributions, and grow a real community

In my previous blog post, Beyond Font Scaling: Large Content Viewer with Compose, I explained how to build a large content viewer from iOS using Jetpack Compose. The implementation did not include support for keyboard or other assistive tech navigation, so this blog post tackles

It is hard to imagine that a designer will attach this illustration of animation to the provided mockup, so the basic animation is the responsibility of the developer, and we should care about this, especially when it’s easy to make the simplest one. The simple

Stop Memorizing ‘in' and ‘out’: Use This Simple Mental Model for Kotlin VarianceClosing Thoughts Variance isn’t something you need to memorize. Once you understand how type flow works — up, down, or not at all — the rules become obvious. If this mental model helped

Android Studio Panda 3 | 2025.3.3 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

Posted by Matthew McCullough, VP Product Management, Android Developer Today we're releasing the second beta of Android 17, continuing our work to build a platform that prioritizes privacy, security, and refined performance. This update delivers a range of new capabilities, including the EyeDropper API and

Launching soon for Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Series, you can offload multi-step tasks to Gemini.

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So, you’re coming to KotlinConf’26? Maybe it’s your first time in Munich, or even your first time at KotlinConf. You have your tickets, you’ve learned the schedule by heart, but it might still feel a little overwhelming. Let me show you how you can have

User expectations for AI on their devices are fundamentally shifting how they interact with their apps. Instead of opening apps to do tasks step-by-step, they're asking AI to do the heavy lifting for them. In this new interaction model, success is shifting from getting users

Let’s Build a Custom ColumnWhen Intrinsic Defaults Fail By default, the base MeasurePolicy attempts to calculate intrinsics by approximating them through the standard measure method. However, this approximation will freeze or crash for custom layouts that dynamically calculate sizes in non-standard ways. If you are

How jetpack compose gaslit me (and how I fixed it)The TakeawayLayers Matter: If Modifier.background isn't working, check if your component has a default containerColor(Surface) blocking your view.Use the API: High-level components like ListItem usually have a colors parameter. Use it.Don’t Rush the Waiter: When combining

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

Android Studio Panda 2 | 2025.3.2 RC 1 is now available in the Beta channel. If you already have an Android Studio build on the Beta channel, you can get the update by clicking Help > Check for Updates (or Android Studio > Check for

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

At JetBrains, we aim to make Kotlin development as accessible and efficient as possible across the entire ecosystem. While IntelliJ IDEA remains the premier IDE for Kotlin, we recognize that many developers use Visual Studio Code for a variety of tasks and projects. To help

KotlinConf 2026 is starting to take shape, and there’s a lot happening across the Kotlin ecosystem right now. From the first conference speakers and community awards to new releases, tools, and real-world Kotlin stories at serious scale, I’ve gathered all the highlights you won’t want

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 »

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

Android Studio Panda 1 | 2025.3.1 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

This tutorial was written by an external contributor. Over a decade ago, Netflix became one of the early adopters of microservice architecture, showcasing its potential at a large scale. Since then, many companies have jumped on the microservices bandwagon, building their backends this way from

Android Studio Panda 2 | 2025.3.2 Canary 4 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