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DocumentationAdaptive app development is fundamental on Android, but making sure everything looks good and every feature works the way it should require multiple tests on multiple devices. Or does it?
Rob Orgiu • 2 min read -
Case StudiesWhatsApp is the world's largest messaging platform, serving billions of users globally. It is the default communication tool for people across diverse regions, connecting users through private, reliable, and secure messaging.
Niharika Arora, Tracy Agyemang, Mayank Jain • 8 min read -
Product NewsMaintaining a healthy Android ecosystem is a shared commitment where every app and game has a role to play.
Raghavendra Hareesh Pottamsetty • 4 min read -
Product NewsAt Google Play, user safety and developer success go hand in hand. We continue to see growth in apps with AI generated features, and indeed, adding generative AI into your apps is a great way to unlock incredible creative possibilities.
Ron Aquino • 4 min read -
Product NewsAt Google, we believe our products should be secure by design, which is why we built the Android Automotive Operating System for Software Defined Vehicle (AAOS SDV) on existing, market-proven platforms, leveraging virtualization technologies like Cuttlefish.
Markus Vill, Sean Keys, István Nádor • 5 min read -
Product NewsA great user experience is central to Android's mission, and delivering on that promise requires keeping devices fast, responsive, and reliable.
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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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