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Build your app to meet users in every moment on the newest Pixel devices, from wearables to foldables, and more
Google has launched new Pixel devices, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Pixel Watch 4, designed to showcase Android's latest updates. Developers are encouraged to build adaptive apps that leverage the new hardware capabilities. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold's large, foldable screen requires apps to support resizability, split-screen, and various orientations for optimal multitasking and hands-free use. Tools like Jetpack Window Manager and Compose Adaptive Layouts are available, with new features coming soon for advanced adaptation strategies. The goal is to create a single app that performs well across all screen sizes, from phones to large displays. The Pixel Watch 4 introduces Material 3 Expressive on Wear OS 6, enabling beautiful and powerful smartwatch experiences. Developers can use Material 3 Expressive libraries for Compose on Wear OS to create native-feeling UIs. The Watch Face Format version 4 offers more creative control with animated transitions and user-uploaded backgrounds. The Watch Face Push API allows for watch face marketplaces, with initial partnerships already established. Wear OS 6 provides improved battery life and faster app launches, enhancing the user experience. Developers can begin building for these new devices using emulators, design galleries, and specific resources for adaptive apps and wearables.