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Product NewsToday, the Jetpack Compose August ‘26 release is stable!
Nick Butcher • 5 min read -
Product NewsFirst introduced on Pixel Watch with Wear OS 6.1, one-handed gestures made quick interactions effortless, such as starting and stopping a timer, accepting calls, and controlling media.
Chiara Chiappini • 3 min read -
How-tosMedia3 1.11 is out. Powering the vast majority of top Android media apps, this release brings new features, bug fixes, and improvements across playback, editing, and UI components.
Toni Heidenreich • 3 min read -
CommunityWe released the official Android Skills in April. This blog post covers the feedback we received and explains the philosophy and methodology behind the project.
Jose Alcérreca • 4 min read -
Product NewsProviding a safe online experience and protecting users from harm is a top priority at Google Play.
Paul Feng • 2 min read -
Product NewsToday, we officially celebrate five years since the release of Jetpack Compose 1.0. From version 1.0, announced on July 28th, 2021, to our latest 1.11 release, we’ve seen the APIs evolve significantly over the years, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate.
Rebecca Franks, Nick Butcher, Loryn Hairston • 4 min read
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18% Faster Compiles, 0% Compromises
The Android Runtime (ART) team has reduced compile time by 18% without compromising the compiled code or any peak memory regressions. This improvement was part of our 2025 initiative to improve compile time without sacrificing memory usage or the quality of the compiled code.
Santiago Aboy Solanes, Vladimír Marko • 8 min read
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Accelerating your insights with faster, smarter monetization data and recommendations
Today, we’re announcing a suite of upgrades to the Google Play Console and beyond, giving you greater visibility into your financial performance and specific, data-backed steps to improve it.
Phalene Gowling • 2 min read
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Android 16 QPR2 is Released
Android 16 QPR2 is now released and available in AOSP
Matthew McCullough • 4 min read
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