Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what’s new and notable in the world of Android development. In this edition we will cover Android 16, Desktop Experiences, Adaptive Apps, Testing…

Andev provides insights into Android app development and Kotlin programming language, offering tutorials and best practices for building native Android applications. By exploring Andev's curated content, developers can learn about Android development tools, Jetpack libraries, and Material Design principles for creating modern and intuitive mobile experiences. Whether you're building apps for smartphones, tablets, or wearable devices, Andev offers resources to accelerate your Android development workflow and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Android Developers

Android 16 has been released with enhanced camera APIs, mandatory edge-to-edge UI, improved system animations, and progress-style notifications. The update introduces desktop windowing features for external displays, including flexible window tiling and multiple desktop support. Google I/O 2025 highlighted adaptive app development using Jetpack Compose Adaptive Libraries and Navigation 3. New testing strategies emphasize automated testing over manual approaches, with tools for screenshot testing and scalable patterns. AndroidX updates include a new PhotoPicker library, improved ViewModel integration with Navigation3, and Emoji2 library enhancements.

Now in Android #119

Top 3 updates for building excellent, adaptive apps at Google I/O ’25 🤖

Developer preview: Enhanced Android desktop experiences with connected displays 🖥️

A product manager’s guide to adapting Android apps across devices 📱