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Android 16 introduces mandatory changes forcing apps to support multiple orientations and screen sizes on displays 600dp and larger, eliminating orientation locks. Three key updates enable adaptive development: mandatory resizability in Android 16/17, new Large and Extra-large window size classes in WindowManager 1.5.0 for screens beyond 1200dp, and Navigation 3 with decoupled architecture for managing multi-pane layouts. These changes target the expanding Android ecosystem of 500+ million devices including foldables, tablets, and Chromebooks, where users spend 9-14x more than phone-only users.

Goodbye Mobile Only, Hello Adaptive: Three essential updates from 2025 for building adaptive apps

Standardizing adaptive behavior with Android 16

Supporting screens beyond the tablet with Jetpack WindowManager 1.5.0

Rethinking user journeys with Jetpack Navigation 3