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    <title>Android Developers Blog</title>
    <updated>2026-06-30T16:08:41.203Z</updated>
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    <subtitle>The official Android Developers blog covering the latest news on app development tools, platform updates, training, and documentation for developers across every Android device.</subtitle>
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        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Eclipsa Video: HDR That Looks Right on Every Screen]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-06-29:/blog/posts/eclipsa-video-hdr-that-looks-right-on-every-screen</id>
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        <updated>2026-06-29T19:23:05.400Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[We’ve all been there: You’re scrolling through your favorite social media feed in a dim room, and suddenly an HDR video pops up. It’s so intensely bright that you have to squint, or maybe you find yourself turning down your screen brightness just to read the caption.]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Tibian Elsheikh</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/tibian-elsheikh</uri>
        </author>
        <author>
            <name>Jeffrey Jose</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/jeffrey-jose</uri>
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        <published>2026-06-29T19:23:05.590Z</published>
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    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Expanded billing choice and lower fees on Google Play]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-06-24:/blog/posts/expanded-billing-choice-and-lower-fees-on-google-play</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/expanded-billing-choice-and-lower-fees-on-google-play"/>
        <updated>2026-06-24T20:35:41.694Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[At Google Play, we are committed to delivering the best possible experience to users, while ensuring developers have the tools and adaptability to succeed. ]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Paul Feng</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/paul-feng</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-06-24T20:35:41.865Z</published>
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    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Building a Mixed-Reality Tour Guide with Android XR, the Geospatial API, and Gemini]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-06-22:/blog/posts/building-a-mixed-reality-tour-guide-with-android-xr-the-geospatial-api-and-gemini</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/building-a-mixed-reality-tour-guide-with-android-xr-the-geospatial-api-and-gemini"/>
        <updated>2026-06-22T21:51:19.984Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[At this year's Google I/O, we announced an update for spatial experiences: the Geospatial API is now available as a preview in ARCore for Jetpack XR. ]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Coco Fatus</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/coco-fatus</uri>
        </author>
        <author>
            <name>Alon Hetzroni</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/alon-hetzroni</uri>
        </author>
        <author>
            <name>Azin Mehrnoosh</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/blog-author-1</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-06-22T21:51:20.096Z</published>
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    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Android developer verification: Building a safer ecosystem together]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-06-18:/blog/posts/android-developer-verification-building-a-safer-ecosystem-together</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-developer-verification-building-a-safer-ecosystem-together"/>
        <updated>2026-06-18T20:50:49.389Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Last year, we introduced Android developer verification to strengthen ecosystem security and stop malicious actors from hiding behind anonymity to release harmful apps. ]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Matthew Forsythe</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-forsythe</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-06-18T20:50:49.569Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Android 17 is Here]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-06-16:/blog/posts/android-17-is-here</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-17-is-here"/>
        <updated>2026-06-16T21:50:13.746Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Today we're releasing Android 17 and making it available on most supported Pixel devices. Look for new devices running Android 17 in the coming months.]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Matthew McCullough</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/matthew-mccullough</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-06-16T21:50:13.895Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[What’s New in Android XR: Tooling, Engine Support, and Ecosystem Updates]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-06-15:/blog/posts/what-s-new-in-android-xr-tooling-engine-support-and-ecosystem-updates</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/what-s-new-in-android-xr-tooling-engine-support-and-ecosystem-updates"/>
        <updated>2026-06-22T19:53:27.933Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[From augmented overlays to fully immersive environments, the Android XR ecosystem is expanding rapidly, with the Samsung Galaxy XR already available today. ]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stevan Silva</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/stevan-silva</uri>
        </author>
        <author>
            <name>Vinny DaSilva</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/vinny-da-silva</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-06-15T00:00:00.000Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Top 3 updates for Android developer productivity]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-06-09:/blog/posts/top-3-updates-for-android-developer-productivity</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/top-3-updates-for-android-developer-productivity"/>
        <updated>2026-06-10T00:20:27.044Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Every year, Google I/O brings new announcements and resources across ecosystems and products, including Android development. As development shifts toward AI and agent-assisted tooling, we’ve expanded our offerings to better support you, however you decide to build for Android.]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Simona Milanovic</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/simona-milanovic</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Datadog delivers millions of in-depth performance insights with ProfilingManager]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-06-08:/blog/posts/datadog-delivers-millions-of-in-depth-performance-insights-with-profiling-manager</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/datadog-delivers-millions-of-in-depth-performance-insights-with-profiling-manager"/>
        <updated>2026-06-08T20:34:23.237Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Performance regressions are notoriously hard to reproduce, making regressions a massive bottleneck for mobile developers. ]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Alice Yuan</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/alice-yuan</uri>
        </author>
        <author>
            <name>Arti Arutiunov</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/arti-arutiunov</uri>
        </author>
        <author>
            <name>Nikita Ogorodnikov</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/nikita-ogorodnikov</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Building Premium Android Experiences at Google I/O ‘26]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-06-02:/blog/posts/building-premium-android-experiences-at-google-i-o-26</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/building-premium-android-experiences-at-google-i-o-26"/>
        <updated>2026-06-02T17:15:36.113Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[At Google I/O ‘26, we showcased how the latest advancements in the Android ecosystem can help you elevate your app's quality while maximizing development efficiency.]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Ataul Munim</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ataul-munim</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Prioritizing Memory Efficiency: Essential Steps for Android 17]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-06-02:/blog/posts/prioritizing-memory-efficiency-essential-steps-for-android-17</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/prioritizing-memory-efficiency-essential-steps-for-android-17"/>
        <updated>2026-06-03T01:06:16.879Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[While app performance is often equated with a smooth UI and fast start times, memory serves as the silent foundation upon which these visible metrics are built. It's no secret that we're seeing a shift where device memory is more important than ever.]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Alice Yuan</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/alice-yuan</uri>
        </author>
        <author>
            <name>Ajesh Pai</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ajesh-pai</uri>
        </author>
        <author>
            <name>Fung Lam</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/fung-lam</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Top AI on Android updates for building intelligent experiences from Google I/O ‘26]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-05-26:/blog/posts/top-ai-on-android-updates-for-building-intelligent-experiences-from-google-i-o-26</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/top-ai-on-android-updates-for-building-intelligent-experiences-from-google-i-o-26"/>
        <updated>2026-05-26T18:08:54.216Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[At Google I/O 2026, we introduced Android’s shift from an operating system to an intelligence system. We also demonstrated how you can build intelligent experiences natively with the system and bring the power of Google’s AI into your apps. ]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Jingyu Shi</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/jingyu-shi</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Build for the future with the Android XR Developer Catalyst Program — Apply now!]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-05-19:/blog/posts/build-for-the-future-with-the-android-xr-developer-catalyst-program-apply-now</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/build-for-the-future-with-the-android-xr-developer-catalyst-program-apply-now"/>
        <updated>2026-05-19T20:43:23.089Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[We’re opening applications for the Android XR Developer Catalyst Program, a dedicated initiative to accelerate the development of Android XR apps ready to launch within the next year.]]></summary>
        <published>2026-05-19T20:43:23.196Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Android XR Updates for Unity, Unreal, and Godot]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-05-19:/blog/posts/android-xr-updates-for-unity-unreal-and-godot</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-xr-updates-for-unity-unreal-and-godot"/>
        <updated>2026-05-19T19:42:19.822Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[We are excited to announce that official support for Unreal Engine and Godot has arrived for Android XR. We are also launching new tools designed to boost your productivity and enable new XR capabilities: the Android XR Engine Hub and the Android XR Interaction Framework. ]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Luke Hopkins</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/luke-hopkins</uri>
        </author>
        <author>
            <name>Ryan Bartley</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/ryan-bartley</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-05-19T19:42:19.942Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Adaptive development for the expanding Android ecosystem]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-05-19:/blog/posts/adaptive-development-for-the-expanding-android-ecosystem</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/adaptive-development-for-the-expanding-android-ecosystem"/>
        <updated>2026-05-20T16:23:09.711Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[With the release of Android 17, we are transitioning into an adaptive first development standard. Your users no longer rely on a single form factor; they transition between phones, foldables, tablets, laptops, automotive displays, and immersive XR environments throughout their day.]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Fahd Imtiaz</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/fahd-imtiaz</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Increasing app discovery and engagement on Google TV]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-05-19:/blog/posts/increasing-app-discovery-and-engagement-on-google-tv</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/increasing-app-discovery-and-engagement-on-google-tv"/>
        <updated>2026-05-19T21:01:46.436Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[We’re excited to share Google TV features and developer tools designed to increase the discoverability of your content and prepare your app for future TV experiences. ]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Paul Lammertsma</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/paul-lammertsma</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Updates to the Android XR SDK: Introducing Developer Preview 4]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-05-19:/blog/posts/updates-to-the-android-xr-sdk-introducing-developer-preview-4</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/updates-to-the-android-xr-sdk-introducing-developer-preview-4"/>
        <updated>2026-05-19T19:08:33.415Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[We're excited to launch Developer Preview 4 of the Android XR SDK, continuing our focus on unifying cross-device development for headsets, wired XR glasses, and intelligent eyewear. ]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Amy Zeppenfeld</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/amy-zeppenfeld</uri>
        </author>
        <author>
            <name>Stevan Silva</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/stevan-silva</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[What's new in Android for Cars: Unifying platforms and unlocking premium experiences]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-05-19:/blog/posts/whats-new-in-android-for-cars-unifying-platforms-and-unlocking-premium-experiences</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/whats-new-in-android-for-cars-unifying-platforms-and-unlocking-premium-experiences"/>
        <updated>2026-05-19T18:02:53.085Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[We're thrilled to see developers continuing to bring their apps and experiences to Android for Cars! Over the past year, we've continued to see strong growth and momentum in the app ecosystem on Android Auto and cars with Google built-in. ]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Jan Kleinert</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/jan-kleinert</uri>
        </author>
        <author>
            <name>Noam Gefen</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/noam-gefen</uri>
        </author>
        <author>
            <name>Thomas Weathers</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/thomas-weathers</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[What's New in Wear OS  7]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-05-19:/blog/posts/what-s-new-in-wear-os-7</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/what-s-new-in-wear-os-7"/>
        <updated>2026-05-19T18:00:51.915Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[We are excited to introduce Wear OS 7, a major update that brings a new era of power efficiency and intelligence to users and developers alike.]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>John Zoeller</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/john-zoeller</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Android UI Development is Compose First]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-05-19:/blog/posts/android-ui-development-is-compose-first</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/android-ui-development-is-compose-first"/>
        <updated>2026-05-19T17:55:44.392Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[In the almost-5-years since Jetpack Compose launched, we've invested in bringing you all the features, performance and tools that you need to build amazing UIs across the variety of Android devices.]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Nick Butcher</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/nick-butcher</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z</published>
    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Build native Android apps in Google AI Studio]]></title>
        <id>tag:developer.android.com,2026-05-19:/blog/posts/build-native-android-apps-in-google-ai-studio</id>
        <link href="https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/build-native-android-apps-in-google-ai-studio"/>
        <updated>2026-05-19T17:45:06.858Z</updated>
        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Native Android app creation capabilities in Google AI Studio using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Ability to preview apps in an embedded Android Emulator and deploy it to a physically connected device. Google Play Developers can submit a new app release to an Internal Test Track in Play Console. ]]></summary>
        <author>
            <name>Emma-Louise Leavey</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/emma-louise-leavey</uri>
        </author>
        <author>
            <name>Mike Taylor-Cai</name>
            <uri>https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/mike-taylor-cai</uri>
        </author>
        <published>2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z</published>
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