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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Don't forget to send us your #AskAndroid questions ahead of The Android Show! We're answering your questions live on October 30. Make sure you tune in → goo.gle/tas-oct25
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Picking a Halloween costume is hard, but we've got a few ideas. Swipe to see the full spooky crew we #Androidify-ed! Feeling inspired? Create your own costume → androidify.com
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Share your #AskAndroid questions below and tune in to see them answered live on The Android Show, happening October 30 at 10 AM → goo.gle/tas-oct25 We’ve assembled a team of experts from across Android to answer your questions on building excellent apps, across devices!
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
If you're building for XR and using Credential Manager for sign-in, then you're all set. There's no extra steps! → goo.gle/3LeRiy2 Your mobile implementation works out-of-the-box — we adapted the auth UI for 3D space (floating panels, hand gestures, etc.)
Credential manager in XR
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Look at those moves! 👾 Every Friday, use Veo to give your custom #Androidify bot movement and personality. With cutting-edge video generation, your creations can finally come to life. What kind of character will you build at androidify.com
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
5 things you need to know about publishing and distributing your app for Android XR → goo.gle/4qsrQFt 1️⃣ Uphold quality with the Android XR app quality guidelines 2️⃣ Configure your app manifest correctly 3️⃣ Use PAD to deliver large assets 4️⃣ Showcase your app with
Spotlight Week Android XR
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Start building your first XR app → goo.gle/4quU3M4 Our new blog will get you up and running with Unity, walking you through the essential first steps: ✅ Environment setup ✅ Package ecosystem ✅ Input and permissions
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
✨ Watch how we brought our Androidify app to #AndroidXR and learn how you can do it too → goo.gle/3WSAHCN Break out of the traditional rectangle with Jetpack Compose for XR!
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
The Android Show is back! Tune in on October 30 at 10AM PT for our Fall episode live from @droidconLondon. We'll unpack the latest Android dev news and show you demos of Gemini in @AndroidStudio and more. Plus we’ve assembled the team for a live #AskAndroid on building excellent
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Android XR is the first Android platform built in the Gemini era, and it powers an ecosystem of headsets, glasses, and everything in between 👓 Get started with Android XR with these resources → twitter.com/safety/unsafe_link_warn…
Glaxay XR headset being used showing three screens
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
We've updated our documentation on ARCore for Jetpack XR to include depth maps, head position, and face tracking. Check out the updates here to get started building. Depth maps → goo.gle/4nYoMiR Face tracking → goo.gle/3J8fBgF Head position →
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Bring your Android app into the third dimension 👓 We're showing you how to adapt an existing app for #AndroidXR using Jetpack Compose for XR. Learn how we gave the Androidify app a spatial layout with Spatial Panels and Orbiters → goo.gle/3L1y8Ma
Results Screen in Full Space: A bot generated with a prompt: red baseball cap, aviator sunglasses, a light blue t-shirt, red and white checkered shorts, green flip flops, and is holding a tennis racket.
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Over the next few days, join us for the Android XR Spotlight Week to learn how you can build on the expertise you already have and bring your app into the world of XR! We're covering how to: ➡️ Adapt your UI for a spatial world ➡️ Level up your performance and optimization ➡️
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Big things are happening this week with the announcement of the new Galaxy XR! To support your development journey and ensure you have all the tools and knowledge to start building for Android XR, we’re kicking off the Android XR Spotlight Week! Follow along with us as we
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Give your apps a new home on @SamsungMobile Galaxy XR, the first device powered by Android XR 🤩 We cover how to adapt your existing apps and build new immersive experiences in the blog. Start building for this new era! → goo.gle/3WQzax3
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Become the master of driving traffic to your app 🪄 Dynamic App Links gives you a powerful new toolkit to command the user journey. Exclude paths, use query params for A/B testing, and update configurations instantly. Your app, your rules. Start directing traffic →
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
The Android mascot has always been a canvas for your creativity, and now you can bring it to life in a new dimension. → androidify.com 🍂 We're excited to announce that every Friday, you can use Veo to animate your custom #Androidify bot. This new feature uses advanced
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Your IDE, your workflow 🛠️ @AndroidStudio Narwhal 4 lets you set the Project view as the default for all new projects, saving you a step every time you get started → goo.gle/4olwKlI
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Ready to meet your 3D bot alter ego? 🕺 Here’s the AI trio that makes it happen: 🤳 Gemini 2.5 Flash analyzes your photo 🎨 Fine-tuned Imagen 3 model generates your unique bot 📹 Veo 3 animates it with the vibe you choose androidify.com #Androidify
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Stop the guesswork when combining camera features 📸 → goo.gle/3KKmK7r With the new Feature Group API in CameraX 1.5, you can query whether a specific combination of features is supported before you configure the camera.
Pixel 10 Pro enabling both HDR and 60 FPS simultaneously.
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Simplify your UI test creation with Journeys for @AndroidStudio → goo.gle/4pybKKf Learn how Journeys, powered by Gemini, translates natural language into end-to-end tests, making your workflow more efficient.
Cover art for the podcast "Journey from Natural Language to UI Tests," with hosts and guests exploring UI testing in Android Studio.
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Want to see the future of on-the-go communication? Android XR and Gemini are making it possible with apps that let users get info and send messages while on the move. Take a deeper look → goo.gle/44PT5jk
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Check out these two new capabilities for image generation with @Firebase AI Logic → goo.gle/3WD1Eu4 🖼️ Specialized Imagen editing features 🍌 Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (a.k.a "Nano Banana")
Use Gemini 2.5 Flash Image to edit a picture using natural language
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Ready to create stunning watch faces? ⌚️ @AndroidStudio Narwhal 4 introduces new support for the Watch Face Format, letting you write, debug, and fine-tune your designs directly within the IDE → goo.gle/4n725I6
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Differentiate your XR app on the @GooglePlay Store → goo.gle/44HCzDr Use standout preview assets such as stereoscopic 180°/360° videos, screenshots, and descriptions to wow users and drive downloads.
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
This Android bot has moves that are out of this world 👽🚀💫 And you’re the choreographer. 🎶 Every Friday, you can use Veo to create a unique animation of your bot on #Androidify. What story will you tell? Start creating → androidify.com
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Jetpack WindowManager 1.5.0 is now stable! → goo.gle/3Wu4NfF This release empowers you to create stunning, multi-pane layouts for any screen. With the new Large and Extra-large window size classes, you can optimize your app for everything from foldables to massive
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
The Android mascot has starred in many roles, but the most important role has always been helping you express yourself. With our new AI tools, you can: 🧑‍🎤 Express your inner artist 🎬 Star in your own story 😎 Show off your unique vibe Make your bot at androidify.com
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
🐋 @AndroidStudio Narwhal 4 Feature Drop is now stable and ready for you to use → goo.gle/4obIhEc This release brings targeted support for declarative Watch Faces and a new customization option for your Project view.
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
🛠️ Build XR apps with ease using @AndroidStudio → goo.gle/4nPOwyf The Android XR Emulator and the Layout Inspector in Android Studio streamline your workflow and accelerate iteration, even without physical hardware.
Android studio emulator screen
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Kickstart your Android XR journey with the Hello Android XR sample app → goo.gle/4lZn5jW Explore implementations of spatial panels, orbiters, environments, and more using the Jetpack XR SDK.
Screenshot from Hello Android XR sample app
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Test your app on the latest partner hardware → goo.gle/4o1WbZL Android Partner Device Labs is now stable in @AndroidStudio Narwhal, giving you secure access to real devices from @SamsungUS, @OPPO, @vivo_Global, and more via Android Device Streaming.
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Is your app draining user battery? 🔋 Play Console's Android vitals now flags excessive partial wake lock usage as a key metric. Learn what wake locks are, best practices, and how to debug with them using Android vitals, Android Studio tools and system traces. Learn how to
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Design immersive apps that are accessible to everyone. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Android XR supports hand and eye tracking, voice commands, keyboards, and more → goo.gle/4ll8Rty
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Unlock spatial computing with Android XR → goo.gle/3VyLUrI Give users control over their environment with immersive virtual spaces or enhanced physical surroundings and learn how to build spatial environments in Full Space.
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
It's ☕️ International Coffee Day ☕️ Tell us how you take your cup - better yet, show us with your most coffee-riddled, caffeinated #Androidify bot! Create yours at t.co/tSTBD7iRky. #PumpkinSpice
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
👋 We know there's been a lot of conversation about developer verification. We hear you! Developer feedback is essential as we build this process. We announced this requirement with a long lead time so you have plenty of time to ask questions, provide feedback, and get ready for
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
build.gradle.kts... which one am I looking for again? 🤔 If you work in large multi-module projects, you know the feeling. You can now display build files directly under their modules, making your project much easier to navigate → goo.gle/42WfNWN
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
📢 Calling all #Androidify bots! We want to see your creations. Make your very own animated 3D Android bot with our AI-powered experience → androidify.com
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
🛠️ Optimize your app's size and performance with new Proguard inspections → goo.gle/46GFgoe Receive warnings about keep rules that are too broad, helping you better optimize your release builds. Now available in the latest stable version of Android Studio.
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Selfie 🤳 → Descriptive Prompt 📝 → 3D Bot ✨ → Dance Party 🕺 That's the journey your photo takes in the #Androidify experience, powered by Gemini, Imagen, and Veo. Follow the steps above, bring your bot to life using AI, share, and hit the dance floor →
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Simplify your UI test creation with Journeys for @AndroidStudio → goo.gle/4pybKKf Learn how Journeys, powered by Gemini, translates natural language into end-to-end tests, making your workflow more efficient.
Cover art for the podcast "Journey from Natural Language to UI Tests," with hosts and guests exploring UI testing in Android Studio.
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Learn how we combined the power of Jetpack Compose, Gemini, and CameraX to create a delightful, AI-driven experience that turns selfies into custom Android bots → goo.gle/4n7mttL
Best practices for building an AI-powered app like Androidify
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
The edge-to-edge opt-out is deprecated and disabled for apps targeting Android 16 (API level 36) → goo.gle/4l7cHq5 Make sure your app supports edge-to-edge by removing R.attr#windowOptOutEdgeToEdgeEnforcement.
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Optimize your app battery drain using Android vitals wake lock metric ➡️ goo.gle/46TOxus Google Play Console is evolving its core Android vitals metrics to include battery drain signals. Learn best practices and insights on debugging excessive wake lock usage.
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
🛡️ Build safer apps and avoid submission delays with Play Policy Insights → goo.gle/4pF9fpo @AndroidStudio now shows lint warnings directly in your code when it relates to @GooglePlay policy requirements, helping you address potential issues early in your development
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Testing your app's backup and restore flow used to be tricky. Not anymore. @AndroidStudio now provides tools to generate backups and easily restore them to other devices, ensuring a seamless user transition → goo.gle/3Vu4Wj1
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Testing your app's backup and restore flow used to be tricky. Not anymore. Android Studio now provides tools to generate backups and easily restore them to other devices, ensuring a seamless user transition → goo.gle/3Vu4Wj1
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Ever wonder how an app like Androidify is built from scratch? 🤔 Get tips on APIs and best practices from Google experts in these sessions → goo.gle/ConferenceTalks
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Android Developers @androiddevs.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Android 16 requires migration or opt-out for predictive back → goo.gle/3ZSyDNi Update your app to use supported back navigation APIs or temporarily opt out to avoid issues with back event interception.
Android 16 requires migration or opt-out for predictive back
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