Android 16 QPR2 is Released

To create a more consistent user experience for users who have low vision, photosensitivity, or simply those who prefer a dark system-wide appearance, QPR2 introduced an expanded option under dark…

Explore AI on Android with Our Sample Catalog App

As the AI landscape continues to expand, we often hear that developers aren’t always sure where to start and which API or SDK is best for their use case. So…

Askie is an AI Assistant Built Specifically for Kids

Developer Saar Benodiz has created a unique way to tap AI with some kid-friendly guardrails with the app Askie. He got the idea after his child asked ChatGPT about snakes.…

Learn about our newest Jetpack Navigation library with the Nav3 Spotlight Week

Jetpack Navigation 3 is now stable, and using it can help you reduce tech debt, provide better separation of concerns, speed up feature development time, and support new form factors.…

Almost 500 Great Apps Are on Sale This Black Friday

Make sure to head to the Indie App Sales site now. There are more than 500 apps offering discounts. You can filter by app name, developer name, and more to…

Android Developers Blog: #WeArePlay: Solving the dinner dilemma

You went from making websites in middle school to creating one of Japan’s leading recipe apps. What inspired that leap and sparked the idea for Delish Kitchen? I’ve loved the…

Grab Your Clubs and Play a Round of Cozy Golf

Grab your clubs and enjoy a simple golf gaming experience. There are more than 280 courses spread among 35 charming environments. Each environment has its own mood, color, and scenery.…

Wrapping up Performance Spotlight Week

We spent the past week diving deep into sharing best practices and guidance that helps to make Android apps faster, smaller, and more stable. From the foundational powers of the…

4 Great Thanksgiving Apps

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the holiday can be found in the Thanksgiving App. First up, you can find a tons of facts about the holiday. Other features…

Google Maps Adding Gemini-Powered AI Tips and More

First up is Insider Tips powered by Google’s Gemini AI. Here’s more about the feature from Google: Now, when you search for places in Maps like restaurants, hotels or concert…