The Second Beta of Android 16

Posted by Matthew McCullough – VP of Product Management, Android Developer 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 support for professional camera … Read more

Introducing a reliable approach to time keeping for your apps

Posted by Kanyinsola Fapohunda – Software Engineer, and Geoffrey Boullanger – Technical Lead Accurate time is crucial for a wide variety of app functionalities, from scheduling and event management to transaction logging and security protocols. However, a user can change the device’s time, so a more accurate source of time than the device’s local system … Read more

Get ready for Google I/O May 20–21

Posted by the Google I/O team Google I/O is back Google I/O returns May 20 – 21! Join us online as we share our vision for the future of technology, along with updates across Android, AI, web, cloud, and more. Tune in to learn how the latest AI models can help you build innovative apps … Read more

third-party autofill services support on Chrome on Android

Posted by Eiji Kitamura – Developer Advocate (@agektmr) In October 2024, we announced that Chrome 131 will allow third-party autofill services on Android (like password managers) to natively autofill forms on websites. Reflecting on feedback from autofill service developers, we’ve decided to shift the schedule and allow the third-party autofill services from Chrome 135. Native … Read more

A Conversation with Product Manager, Paris Hsu

Posted by Ashley Tschudin – Social Media Specialist, MTP at Google Welcome to “Meet the Android Studio Team”; a short blog series where we pull back the curtain and introduce you to the passionate people who build your favorite Android development tools. Get to know the talented minds – engineers, designers, product managers, and more … Read more