Experimental features
Explore the latest experimental features, give feedback, and help shape the future of Android.
Libraries
Gemini Nano experimental access!
October 1, 2024 Available in Google AI Edge SDK Gemini Nano is Google’s most efficient AI model built for on-device tasks on Android. Try Gemini Nano today to experiment with text-to-text prompts on Pixel 9 devices. Watch for more devices and modalities in the future!
Platform
Desktop windowing on Android tablets
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 Available in Android 15 QPR1 Get your apps ready for desktop windowing! With this feature, users can run multiple apps simultaneously in individually resizable windows. Now in Developer Preview to test your apps on Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 or later.
Android Studio
Compose Preview Screenshot Testing tool
September 6, 2024 Available in Android Studio Ladybug The Compose Preview Screenshot Testing tool lets you test your Compose UI and prevent regressions by generating HTML reports that help you visually detect app UI changes.
Android Studio
OEM Labs in Android Device Streaming
August 6, 2024 Available in Android Studio Ladybug Android Device Streaming is a new way to test your app on real physical devices that are streamed directly to Android Studio. We’ve now added new devices from Samsung, Xiaomi, and Oppo—give these a try!
Android Studio
Android Studio in your web browser
July 17, 2024 Try Android Studio on IDX, a convenient way to open up samples, or an existing Android app project on GitHub in your web browser. Join the early access preview program to try it.