- February 17, 2026
The First Beta of Android 17
Logical multi-camera device metadata When working with logical cameras that combine multiple physical camera sensors, you can now request additional metadata from all active physical
Prepare your app for the resizability and orientation changes in Android 17
Posted by Miguel Montemayor, Developer Relations Engineer, Android With the release of Android 16 in 2025, we shared our vision for a device ecosystem where
How JioHotstar optimized its UX for foldables and tablets
To help ensure a premium experience for its vast audience, JioHotstar elevated the viewing experience by optimizing their app for foldables and tablets. They accomplished
Android Developers Blog: The Embedded Photo Picker
Get ready to enhance your app’s user experience with an exciting new way to use the Android photo picker! The new embedded photo picker offers
How Automated Prompt Optimization Unlocks Quality Gains for ML Kit’s GenAI Prompt API
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
Accelerating your insights with faster, smarter monetization data and recommendations
Posted by Phalene Gowling, Product Manager, Google Play To build a thriving business on Google Play, you need more than just data – you need a
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
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
Ready to review some changes but not others? Try using Play Console’s new Save for later feature
Posted by Georgia Doyle, Senior UX Writer and Content Designer, and Kanu Tibrewal, Software Engineer We’ve launched a new Save for later feature on Google
Build for AI Glasses with the Android XR SDK Developer Preview 3 and unlock new features for immersive experiences
Posted by Matthew McCullough – VP of Product Management, Android Developer In October, Samsung launched Galaxy XR – the first device powered by Android XR.