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17 Things to know for Android developers at Google I/O
Google announced advancements in Android development at Google I/O, focusing on agentic workflows and expanding the Android ecosystem. Android CLI is now stable, allowing agents to perform tasks and aiding Android Studio integration. Developers can build native Android apps with simple prompts using Google AI Studio, which supports iteration and deployment. Android Bench offers an LLM leaderboard to accelerate AI coding assistance for Android. The Migration Assistant in Android Studio assists in converting iOS apps to Android.Generative AI features are integrated for intelligent apps with advancements in on-device intelligence and cloud capabilities. AppFunctions simplifies incorporating Android MCP integrations. Compose-first UI development is emphasized, with Views moving into maintenance mode. Android is adapting across various device form factors, with Jetpack Compose at its core. New tools for Googlebook and unified widget development with Jetpack Glance were presented.Android for Cars is enhanced with Car App Library updates. Android XR is progressing with Developer Preview 4 and hardware access programs. The media lifecycle is streamlined with a production-ready toolkit, improving capture and post-production. App discovery and engagement on Google TV are boosted with pointer remote support and the Engage SDK. Optimization tools are being launched in Android 17 to help developers reduce app size.