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Test on a fleet of physical devices with Android Device Streaming, now with Android Partner Device Labs

Android Device Streaming, powered by Firebase, now offers a stable way to test apps on remote physical Android devices directly within Android Studio. This feature allows developers to access a wide variety of devices and Android versions without needing to purchase them individually. Developers can test on the latest hardware, including upcoming and publically unavailable devices, and cover diverse form factors from various manufacturers. Android Partner Device Labs, a new addition, provides access to a fleet of physical devices from leading OEMs like Samsung, Xiaomi, and OPPO. To use these labs, developers need to access the Device Manager in Android Studio, log in to their Google Developer account, and select a Firebase project with billing enabled. Team access to partner devices requires a project administrator to enable specific OEM labs in the Google Cloud project. Android Device Streaming includes a monthly quota of free minutes for testing, with charges incurred for usage beyond that limit. This expansion significantly enhances the selection of physical devices available for app testing. Developers are encouraged to download the latest Android Studio Narwhal Feature Drop to explore these new capabilities. The device catalog is continuously updated, promising even more options in the future.