What's new in the Jetpack Comp... Note

What's new in the Jetpack Compose April '26 release

The Jetpack Compose April '26 release introduces stability with core module updates and new features. Key changes include updated testing APIs, using StandardTestDispatcher for more robust testing against race conditions. Enhancements to shared element animations include visual debugging tools, simplifying debugging. Improved trackpad support now treats trackpad events as mouse events, refining user interaction. New APIs offer host-level services directly, supporting Kotlin Multiplatform. Preview wrappers are introduced with the annotation, streamlining custom preview displays. Deprecated elements like Modifier.onFirstVisible() were removed, with recommendations for alternative API usages. Experimental APIs are introduced including styles, media queries, grid, flexbox and a new SlotTable implementation, with documentaion available for review and feedback. Developers are encouraged to use the latest Compose version and provide feedback on experimental updates. The upcoming Compose 1.12.0 release will update the compileSdk.