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The latest for devs from Made by Google, updates to Gemini in Android Studio, plus a new Androidify: our summer episode of The Android Show
The Android team is committed to developer success, releasing tools and updates to enhance app creation. Gemini in Android Studio, now with Agent Mode and MCP integration, boosts productivity and reduces development time. The Android Studio Narwhal 3 feature drop introduces Resizable Compose Preview and Play Policy Insights for further efficiency. Compose Adaptive Layouts 1.2 beta simplifies building for large screens and adaptive UIs, enabling multi-pane experiences. Wear OS 6, powering the new Pixel Watch 4, offers tools like Material 3 Expressive for stunning watch faces and the Watch Face Push API for custom marketplaces. Wear OS 6 also improves battery life and app launch speed. The rebuilt Androidify app uses AI, including Gemini and Imagen, to create personalized Android bots from selfies or prompts. Users can also animate their bots into short videos with upcoming Veo integration. These updates are showcased in the summer episode of The Android Show, a platform for developer feedback and discussion. The team encourages developers to share their ideas for future episodes.