Android XR SDK Developer Preview 3 enables building for AI Glasses and XR headsets with new libraries like Jetpack Compose Glimmer and Jetpack Projected. Android Studio Otter 2 Feature Drop adds Gemini 3 model support and Backup/Sync capabilities. Android 16 QPR2 introduces minor SDK releases with features like expanded dark theme, generational garbage collection, and widget engagement metrics. Jetpack Compose 1.10 delivers scroll performance improvements matching Views, with new retain API and Material 3 1.4 updates. Jetpack Navigation 3 reaches stable 1.0 with reactive state management and flexible customization. Performance optimization guidance includes R8 optimizer adoption, Profile Guided Optimizations, and a five-level performance journey framework. CameraX 1.5 adds slow-motion video, 10-bit HDR at 60 FPS, and RAW image capture. ML Kit's GenAI Prompt API enables custom on-device Gemini Nano experiences for privacy-focused AI features.
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Android XR, Android Studio Otter 2 feature drop ; Android 16 QPR2 , compose updates , Jetpack Navigation 3 , performance and much , much , much more.Start building for glasses, new devices for Android XR and more in The Android Show | XR EditionBuild for AI Glasses with the Android XR SDK Developer Preview 3 and unlock new features for immersive experiences 🚀Build for AI Glasses with the Android XR SDK Developer Preview 3 and unlock new features for…Android Studio Otter 2 Feature Drop is stable! 🚀Android Studio Otter 2 Feature Drop is stable!Android 16 QPR2 is Released 🚀Android 16 QPR2 is ReleasedWhat’s new in the Jetpack Compose December ’25 release 🚀What's new in the Jetpack Compose December '25 releaseJetpack Navigation 3 is stable 🚀Jetpack Navigation 3 is stableFully Optimized: Wrapping up Performance Spotlight Week 🚀Fully Optimized: Wrapping up Performance Spotlight WeekIntroducing CameraX 1.5: Powerful Video Recording and Pro-level Image Capture 📸Introducing CameraX 1.5: Powerful Video Recording and Pro-level Image CaptureHealth Connect Jetpack v1.1.0 is now available! 🔗Health Connect Jetpack v1.1.0 is now available!ML Kit’s Prompt API: Unlock Custom On-Device Gemini Nano Experiences ✨ML Kit's Prompt API: Unlock Custom On-Device Gemini Nano ExperiencesKakao Mobility uses Gemini Nano on-device to reduce costs and boost call conversion by 45%Articles 📚Explore AI on Android with Our Sample Catalog AppLearn about our newest Jetpack Navigation library with the Nav3 Spotlight Week#WeArePlay: Solving the dinner dilemma - how DELISH KITCHEN empowers 13 million home cooksLeveling Guide for your Performance JourneyStronger threat detection, simpler integration: Protect your growth with the Play Integrity APIHow Uber is reducing manual logins by 4 million per year with the Restore Credentials APIConfigure and troubleshoot R8 Keep RulesGemini 3 is now available for AI assistance in Android StudioGet Daniel Galpin’s stories in your inboxHow Reddit used the R8 optimizer for high impact performance improvementsUse R8 to shrink, optimize, and fast-track your app#WeArePlay: Meet the game creators who entertain, inspire and spark imagination#WeArePlay: Meet the people making apps & games to improve your healthAndroid developer verification: Early access starts now as we continue to build with your feedbackRaising the bar on battery performance: excessive partial wake locks metric is now out of betaredBus uses Gemini Flash via Firebase AI Logic to boost the length of customer reviews by 57%New tools and programs to accelerate your success on Google PlayHow Calm Reimagined Mindfulness for Android XRIntroducing Cahier: A new Android GitHub sample for large screen productivity and creativityMaterial 3 Adaptive 1.2.0 is stable5 things you need to know about publishing and distributing your app for Android XRBringing Androidify to XR with the Jetpack XR SDKVideos 📹Google Play PolicyBytes — October 2025 policy updatesGoogle Play Console: Streamlining workflows, from testing to growthAndroidX Releases 🚀Other Noteworthy ReleasesSigning offSort: