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The Fourth Beta of Android 16
Today we're bringing you Android 16 beta 4, the last scheduled update in our Android 16 beta program. Make sure your app or game is ready. It's also the last chance to give us feedback before Android 16 is released. This is our second platform
The Third Beta of Android 16
Android 16 has officially reached Platform Stability today with Beta 3! That means the API surface is locked, the app-facing behaviors are final, and you can push your Android 16-targeted apps to the Play store right now. Read on for coverage of new
SoundCloud uses Jetpack Glance to build Liked Tracks widget in just 2 weeks
To make it even easier for users to listen on Android, developers at SoundCloud — an artist-first music platform — turned to Jetpack Glance to create a Liked Tracks widget for their highly-rated app, which boasts 4.6 stars and over 100 million
The Second Beta of Android 16
Today we're releasing the second beta of Android 16, continuing our work to build a platform that enables creative expression. You can enroll any supported Pixel device to get this and future Android Beta updates over-the-air. This build adds new
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Android Studio Narwhal
Android Studio Narwhal | 2025.1.1 Canary 10 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
Android Studio Meerkat Feature Drop
Android Studio Meerkat Feature Drop | 2024.3.2 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
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