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Start building for the next generation of Samsung Galaxy devices!

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Watch8 series have arrived. Learn how to build adaptive experiences to reach users on these exciting form factors.

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Platform updates

Keep up to date with what's going on with the Android platform.

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Android 16 is here

Today we're releasing Android 16 and making it available on most supported Pixel devices. Look for new devices running Android 16 in the coming months. This also marks the availability of the source code at the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). You

What’s new in Wear OS 6

This year, we’re excited to introduce Wear OS 6: the most power-efficient and expressive version of Wear OS yet. Wear OS 6 introduces the new design system we call Material 3 Expressive. It features a major refresh with visual and motion components

What’s new in Watch Faces

Wear OS has a thriving watch face ecosystem featuring a variety of designs that also aims to minimize battery impact. Developers have embraced the simplicity of creating watch faces using Watch Face Format – in the last year, the number of published

Announcing Jetpack Navigation 3

Navigating between screens in your app should be simple, shouldn't it? However, building a robust, scalable, and delightful navigation experience can be a challenge. For years, the Jetpack Navigation library has been a key tool for developers, but as

Tools updates

The latest on tools that help you build the highest quality Android apps for every Android device.

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Android Studio Narwhal Feature Drop

Android Studio Narwhal Feature Drop | 2025.1.3 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 >

Android Studio Narwhal Feature Drop

Android Studio Narwhal Feature Drop | 2025.1.2 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 >