Android Studio Narwhal 4 Feature Drop is now stable, introducing declarative Wear OS watch face editor support with XML format integration, a new setting to default to Project view, and 550+ bug fixes. The release also recaps key Narwhal series features including Agent Mode for AI-assisted development, resizable Compose Preview for responsive UI testing, Android Partner Device Labs for remote device testing, backup and restore testing tools, and Play Policy Insights for compliance warnings. This marks the final feature drop before transitioning to monthly releases.

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Option to make Project view your default 📂Agent ModeAndroid partner device labs (using Android Device Streaming)Test app backup and restoreResizable Compose PreviewGoogle Play policy insights

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