Developer Newsletters
Android Developer Newsletter
#TheAndroidShow: watch the show now!
Tune in now to #TheAndroidShow: updates to Gemini in Android Studio, more frequent Android SDK releases and more!
Tune in for #TheAndroidShow
In our quarterly show, we'll be live from Droidcon in London, where we'll be taking the lid off the biggest update to Gemini in Android Studio since launch, plus demos of Jetpack Compose and more.
Spotlight Week: AI on Android
Learn how to get started with on-device AI use cases using Gemini Nano, now available for experimental access with the AI Edge SDK via AICore.
Android 15
Android 15 goes live to AOSP
August 2024
The latest on foldables & wearables, register for the Gemini API Competition
July 2024
The latest on foldables & wearables, register for the Gemini API Competition
How 5 devs built excellent apps with Android
Learn how Android Developers built excellent, premium apps using the latest Android features.
I/O Spotlight - Play
In our last Google I/O recap, we're spotlighting the top updates from Google Play.
I/O Spotlight - Compose across Form Factors
In our third recap of Google I/O, we will cover Compose across form factors, including phone, tablets, WearOS and TV.
I/O Spotlight - Building with AI on Android
At Google I/O, we unveiled a vision of Android reimagined with AI at its core.
I/O Spotlight - Buidling Excellent Apps
Over the next four weeks, we'll recap the most important announcements from Google I/O across Android development, starting with helping you build excellent apps.
Join Android at Google I/O
Google I/O starts tomorrow with live-streamed keynotes at 10 am PT, and we're excited to share the latest Android updates, demos, codelabs, and more!
I/O 2024 wrap-up
15 Things to know for Android developers at Google I/O!
April 2024
Gemini in Android Studio (formerly Studio Bot) is ready to help!
March 2024
Android is back at Google I/O
Watch the #TheAndroidShow
Tune in to #TheAndroidShow
#TheAndroidShow Teaser
Join us on March 7 at 10AM PT for another episode of #TheAndroidShow!
February 2024
The First Developer Preview of Android 15
A new foundation for AI on Android
We released Gemini, our most capable AI model yet. Learn more about how we’re making it easier for you to start building Android apps that leverage generative AI.
December 2023
As we approach the end of 2023, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on all that we've accomplished together as a community, and send a huge *thank you* for all of your work!
November 2023
Learn how Android Developers built excellent, premium apps using the latest Android features.
#TheAndroidShow
In the latest episode of #TheAndroidShow, we showcased how it’s faster and easier to build excellent apps across devices with demos and more.
October 2023
Android 14 is here, and just started rolling out to select Pixel devices; plus, it's live in the Android Open Source Project.
September 2023
Studio Bot is now available in 170+ countries in the Android Studio Canary build.
August 2023
See how Health Connect brings together Oura, Peloton, and Lifesum.
July 2023
Try the stable release of Android Studio Giraffe, with a new look and feel for Android Studio, improvements to Live Edit, and more!
I/O 2023 Multi-Device Recap
Our third recap of I/O announcements covers building across form factors, including wearables, large screens, and tablets.
I/O 2023 Android & Quality Recap
Continuing our series recapping the most important announcements from Google I/O, we're featuring Android and app quality this week.
I/O 2023 MAD Recap
Find out what's new in Modern Android Development from Google I/O '23.
Google I/O Recap
All the news from Google I/O 2023, from breakthroughs in AI, the latest in tablets, foldables, and large screens.
May 2023
Check out these stories from across the Android Developer community!
April 2023
Android 14 Beta is here, and other developer updates!
March 2023
Catch the latest in the Android developer world with #TheAndroidShow.
February 2023
The first developer preview of Android 14 is here.
January 2023
Sign up for the Google UX Research program.
I/O Spotlight: Play
This is our final recap of the top news from Google I/O ‘22, it's all about Google Play and more ways to grow your business.
I/O Spotlight: Privacy and Security
This is our third recap of the key news from Google I/O ‘22, it's all of the privacy and security announcements.
I/O Spotlight: Form Factors
Over the next few emails we’ll be recapping the main announcements from Google I/O ‘22. We’re kicking it off with the Modern Android Development announcements.
I/O Spotlight: MAD
Over the next few emails we’ll be recapping the main announcements from Google I/O ‘22. We’re kicking it off with the Modern Android Development announcements.
May 2022
Find all the most important Android developer news from Google I/O our recap. Take a look below.
April 2022
Today we’re releasing the first Beta of Android 13, focused on privacy and security, developer productivity, and support for tablets and large screens. We welcome our early adopters to give it a try!
March 2022
Watch this year’s episode of The Android Show, including an interview with Android Developer Relations Lead Maru Ahues Bouza covering interesting topics such as our focus on Tablets and Large Screens!
February 2022
We’re sharing a first look at the next release of Android, with Android 13 Developer Preview 1.
January 2022
Try the latest Beta of 12L, our upcoming feature drop for large-screen devices. It’s available today on the Google Pixel 3a and newer, Android Emulator, and Lenovo Tab P12 Pro tablet.
December 2021
As we share our final newsletter of the year, we wanted to thank you for being part of the Android developer community, helping us build a better Android platform, and helping shape the developer tools and APIs we release.
Android Dev Summit - MAD
Everything MAD at #AndroidDevSummit. There were so many updates on your favorite Modern Android Development tools, APIs and frameworks, you can learn more with all of the resources here.
Android Dev Summit - Large Screens
Catch up on everything 12L and large screens from #AndroidDevSummit. There was so much news to share, make sure you catch it all. This week we're highlighting all of the sessions and announcements about building for large screens.
Android Dev Summit - Jetpack Compose
Catch up on all the announcements from #AndroidDevSummit. It’s a wrap on another eventful and fun Android Dev Summit. This week we're highlighting all of the sessions and announcements about Jetpack Compose and Material You.
Android Dev Summit is live!
The #AndroidDevSummit is live! Tune into #AndroidDevSummit which kicks off with the The Android Show, the 50 minute keynote. Then check out the live #AskAndroid and Android Code-Along sessions. This year’s theme is Excellent apps across devices.
October 2021
The #AndroidDevSummit is next week! Join us to participate in the fun. Kicking off at 10 AM PT on Oct. 27 with The Android Show, hear the latest news and updates, and connect with Android developers around the world.
September 2021
The #AndroidDevSummit is back! Join us October 27-28 to hear about the latest updates in Android development directly from the Android team, and participate in the virtual fun with your peers.
August 2021
Beta 4 takes us to Platform Stability, which means that Android 12’s APIs and all app-facing behaviors are finalized. For apps, the focus is now on compatibility and quality. It’s time to start preparing your compatible app updates in time for the official release later in the year.
July 2021
The second Beta of Android 12 adds new privacy features like the Privacy Dashboard as well updates across the system and APIs as we refine the release. Learn more & start testing your apps today.
Google I/O: Android 12
The second Beta of Android 12 adds new privacy features like the Privacy Dashboard as well updates across the system and APIs as we refine the release. Learn more & start testing your apps today.
Google I/O: Building across screens
Get the latest on Android development for Wear OS, Android TV and Google TV, Android for Cars, and Android Media. Also learn about the improved tools for optimizing your apps to work well on large screens such as tablets and foldables.
Google I/O: MAD
See the highlights of all the Modern Android Development (MAD) sessions and announcements, including new tools and frameworks, from Google I/O.
May 2021
Catch the latest news about Google’s latest developer products from the Google I/O Developer Keynote. See all of your favorite Android tools and products with replays of all the Android talks. You can also replay the Ask Me Anythings (AMA) and workshop sessions.
April 2021
From May 18-20, connect with developers, learn from Google experts, and get a first look at our latest developer products. Google I/O is online and free for everyone, but space in the workshops and ask me anything sessions is limited. Register now to be notified when it’s time to reserve your space.
March 2021
The 2nd milestone build for Android 12 is now available for you to test. Some highlights of this release include new rounded corners APIs, improved picture-in-picture APIs, better companion device management, and more.
February 2021
See the latest updates from #TheAndroidShow, including a behind the scenes look at Jetpack Compose. Plus, the first Developer Preview of Android 12 is ready for your testing and feedback!
January 2021
Kickoff the year by discovering your MAD score. The MAD scorecard, a plugin for Android Studio, lets you see (and share) just how modern your Android app is. Find out how your use of developer products such as Kotlin, Android Studio, and Jetpack are boosting your score.
December 2020
This year we focused on building and improving development tools and frameworks to help you be more efficient and productive, and we shared our recommendations and best practices to help you create better apps. Here are our highlights.
November 2020
Our latest video series is designed to help you use modern Android development technologies to create better applications more efficiently. Check out episodes we’ve already posted on Navigation component and App Bundles, and stay tuned for more episodes every week.
October 2020
The newest version of Android Studio is now ready for you to use in production. Some highlights include a new Database Inspector for querying your app’s database, support for navigating projects that use Dagger for dependency injection, and better support for on-device machine learning.
September 2020
Android 11 introduces people-centric conversation notifications, new controls space, one-time permissions, enhanced 5G support, and so much more.
August #2 2020
We released the alpha of Jetpack Compose, our modern UI toolkit designed to help you quickly and easily build beautiful apps across all Android platforms, with native access to the platform APIs. Check out what’s new.
August #1 2020
Beta 3 is our last update in this year’s preview cycle. Now is the time to make sure your apps are ready, before we bring the official release to consumers.
July #2 2020
In week 5 and 6 of 11 Weeks of Android, we covered updates for your favorite programming languages, as well as focusing on Android’s suite of code libraries.
July #1 2020
The second Beta of Android 11 is now available for you to try. This release takes us to the Platform Stability milestone, which means that Android 11’s APIs and behaviors are finalized.
June #2 2020
This week is all about People & Identity. Take a peek at our new videos, articles, and codelabs to discover how you can incorporate features such as conversation notifications, bubbles, and one tap login in your app.
June #1 2020
Instead of our planned virtual launch event, we have released the Android 11 Beta in a much different form, via short-form videos and web pages that you can consume at your own pace when the time is right for you.
May #2 2020
Android11 Beta Launch Show is fast approaching! Start tweeting your Android development questions with the hashtag #AskAndroid for a chance to see them answered live by Android experts.
May #1 2020
We hope you’ll join us for #Android11: The Beta Launch Show, kicking off at 11AM ET on June 3. We’ve assembled experts from across Android to unveil all of the newest features packed into Android 11.
April 2020
CameraX is a Jetpack library designed to make development of camera features easy. Read more to see how this library can help you integrate camera features with your app.
February 2020
The first Developer Preview for Android 11 is out now! Get your apps ready for Android 11.
January 2020
In this edition of the newsletter learn how to use LiveData with Kotlin Coroutines using the LiveData builder.
Google Play Developer Newsletter
December 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your partnership. On behalf of the entire Google Play team, thank you for being such a vital part of our community.
November 2024
The First Developer Preview of Android 16: Android 16 Developer Preview 1 is here and is available now to test with your apps.
October 2024
The latest updates to power your business on Google Play: grow your audience, boost engagement, and optimize revenue with our latest updates for your apps and games.
September 2024
Android 15 released to AOSP: now released to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Android 15 continues our focus on a private and secure platform that helps improve your productivity.
August 2024
Made by Google on #TheAndroidShow: catch up with the goodies from this month's Made by Google event, including the new Pixel foldable and watch. Then, get the lowdown on how you get building for Wear OS 5, foldables, and more.
July 2024
Introducing Collections, a new on-device surface for your content: Collections present users with the best and most relevant content from their installed apps in intent-oriented spaces, such as Watch or Listen.
June 2024
Top updates from Google Play at I/O: discover new ways to reach the right audiences with the right content, boost your revenue with more payment options, and build safer app experiences.
May 2024
Google Play at I/O 2024: check out the Google Play keynote to discover the latest helpful products and features.
April 2024
Google I/O program details are now live: Get a sneak peek at this year’s 150+ sessions and learning content covering mobile, web, multi-platform development, and more.
March 2024
Play is back at Google I/O: Join us online on May 14 to discover, innovate, and unlock new possibilities with Google's latest developer tools.
February 2024
The first developer preview of Android 15 is here: Android 15 makes it easier to improve your productivity with enhancements to performance, privacy, security, and user expression.
January 2024
Google for Games Developer Summit returns March 12: hear from teams across Google on the latest products and best practices to drive business growth across the entire game lifecycle.
December 2023
Since joining Google Play at the start of this year, it's been my privilege to support the hard work and creativity of our incredible community of people building apps and games.
November 2023
5 must-know Google Play updates: discover new ways to grow and engage your audience, create best-in-class experiences, and monetize your apps and games on Google Play.
October 2023
Learn how we're supporting app quality on Google Play: we're rolling out updates across generative AI, photo and video permissions, and more - all designed to protect users. Learn more about the changes we're making to keep Google Play safe for developers and users.
September 2023
Notes from Google Play: Keeping our platform safe - people are increasingly concerned about the privacy and security of the titles they download. Therefore, it’s more important than ever to grow user trust with high-quality app experiences built on a secure foundation.
August 2023
Get help from Google AI when drafting your custom store listing - take our new Google Play Academy course to learn how an experimental Google AI feature can help you draft custom store listings.
July 2023
A new Play Store for large screens - this new version helps users more easily find high-quality apps and games that are optimized for their tablets, foldables, and Chromebooks.
June 2023
New price experiments feature now available in Play Console - price your in-app products with confidence with our new price experiments feature. In just minutes, set up a test to optimize for local purchasing power across markets.
May 2023
Google Play at I/O 2023 - over the past year, our teams have been laser-focused on building exciting new features and making major changes to help your business thrive on Google Play.
April 2023
Giving users control over account data - apps that allow account creation will soon need to allow users to initiate account and data deletion from within the app and online. Showcase your apps' privacy and security practices in your Data safety section in a simple and easy-to-understand way.
March 2023
Let’s go, it’s Google I/O - join us online on May 10. Learn about the latest Google Play updates at Google I/O and what we’re doing to help you work smarter, ship faster, and stay inspired.
February 2023
First Android 14 Developer Preview - be among the first to test and provide feedback on new features and updates for supporting tablets and foldable form factors, background work, JobScheduler and Foreground Services, exact alarms, and per-app language preferences.
January 2023
New features to help you manage your app changes - Play Console now makes it clearer which app changes can be published immediately and which must be submitted for review.
December 2022
In this end-of-year edition of Notes from Google Play, I share my highlights from 2022 and what we’re doing to help your business grow as we go into the new year.
November 2022
Evolving Play for another decade of developer success - we’re launching tons of new features to help you build a more sustainable app or game business and deliver improved experiences for everyone.
October 2022
Helping users discover apps for other devices - with the latest changes to the Google Play Store mobile app, people can now easily discover and install apps for their tablets, watches, TVs, and more, right from their phone.
September 2022
#WeArePlay: Meet Sam from Chicago, Illinois - Sam founded Level Ex to create medical games for doctors, such as Top Derm, to help reduce racial disparity when diagnosing skin diseases.
August 2022
Easily monitor your deep links - a new Play Console page gives you a quick, comprehensive snapshot of your deep links so you can easily identify and troubleshoot issues.
July 2022
Celebrating 10 years of Google Play. Together. Thank you for being part of this journey. Purnima Kochikar, VP Google Play Partnerships, reflects on her personal highlights from the decade, and how your apps and games businesses have helped shape the industry.
June 2022
Making Play work for everyone - Sarah Karam, Director of Global Apps Partnerships, shares how we’re making it easier for you to grow your apps and games businesses and better serve everyone, everywhere.
May 2022
What’s new in Google Play from I/O 2022 - get the latest updates and learn how our platform can help you grow your business, build safer apps, protect your IP, and more.
April 2022
Launching Google Play Integrity API to everyone - use the new API to better protect your app, IP, and users from abuse and attacks. Google Play Integrity API helps you detect fraudulent and risky interactions, like traffic from pirated app versions and compromised devices, so you can take action.
March 2022
Google I/O is almost here - join us online for I/O 2022 from May 11-12. Register to get the most out of the digital experience: build your schedule, earn Google Developer profile badges, keep track of what you learned, and more.
February 2022
First developer preview of Android 13 - get a first look at our next release with Android 13 Developer Preview 1. Android 13 marks an important step forward for privacy, security, and developer productivity. It also builds on some updates we made in 12L to help you take advantage of the 250+ million large screen Android devices. Try it out, share your feedback, start preparing, and help us make Android better for everyone.
January 2022
Google Play Academy: Store Listing Certificate - if you’re a mobile app or game marketer, or a developer looking to improve your app’s listing to find more users, this course is for you. Take the online training and get certified in Google Play store best practices.
December 2021
A new series called Notes from Google Play, where several times a year we will share what has inspired my team and me, what is top of mind for us, and the priorities we are focused on.
November 2021
Learn more about the Data safety section, which gives you a way to showcase your approach to privacy and security so users can make informed decisions about the apps they install and use. Submit your form for review in Google Play Console now so you have time to make updates before the feature goes live in the Play Store in February.
October 2021
Google Play news from the #AndroidDevSummit. Get the latest updates from Android Dev Summit and discover new features to help you succeed on our platform, including tools for trust and safety, app quality, and monetization.
September 2021
The #AndroidDevSummit is back! Join us October 27-28 for the Android Dev Summit, our annual conference celebrating the Android developer community. Tune in to hear about the latest updates in Android development directly from the Android team and participate in the virtual fun with your peers.
August 2021
Making ratings and reviews more helpful. Starting in November 2021,Google Play users on phones will see ratings specific to their location and, in early 2022, users will see ratings specific to their device. To help you prepare for these changes, it’s now easier to evaluate your ratings and reviews in Play Console.
July 2021
Google Play’s new safety section will help users understand what data your app may collect and why before they install your app. Because we want to give you plenty of time to prepare, we’re sharing more details on what the section will look like as well as data type definitions.
June 2021
The second Beta of Android 12 adds new privacy features like the Privacy Dashboard as well updates across the system and APIs as we refine the release. Learn more & start testing your apps today.
May 2021
Catch the latest news about Google’s latest developer products from the Google I/O Developer Keynote. See all of your favorite Android tools and products with replays of all the Android talks. You can also replay the Ask Me Anythings (AMA) and workshop sessions.
April 2021
From May 18-20, connect with developers, learn from Google experts, and get a first look at our latest developer products. Google I/O is online and free for everyone, but space in the workshops and ask me anything sessions is limited. Register now to be notified when it’s time to reserve your space.
March 2021
To better support developers in growing their business on our platform, we are reducing our service fee to 15% on the first $1M USD in annual revenue. Every developer, regardless of size, will be eligible for this benefit starting in July 2021.
February 2021
See our highlights from The Android Show, including a fireside chat with Android's Dave Burke covering a range of topics including Android 12.
January 2021
Check out the full list of the developers behind the best apps and games of 2020.
December 2020
See our highlights from 2020 - including the new Google Play Console, the Android App Bundle, and MAD Skills.
November 2020
Learn how to use the latest technologies of Modern Android Development (MAD) to create better apps. This month, learn about the advantages of improves security, modularizing your app, and more.
October 2020
Find out more about the new Google Play Console features to optimize publishing, updates to the background location permissions, as well as the latest updates for Android.
September 2020
The new Google Play Console helps you work faster and more efficiently, with features to help you grow your business. Starting November 2, 2020, we will begin retiring the old Play Console, so if you haven’t yet, make the switch to the new version today.
August 2020
Get the highlights from Play’s week during 11 Weeks of Android, including Android App Bundle and In-app review APIs.
July 2020
The latest Platform Stability release brings final app-facing surfaces and behaviors, helping users control their smart devices, and giving them even more control over sensitive.
June 2020
Google Play Console has been redesigned to be easier to use and more helpful. Discover new ways to get important information faster, better acquisition insights, enhanced team management and publishing options, and more.
May 2020
Join us for the Android 11 Beta Launch show for exciting Android and Google Play updates.
April 2020
Get the latest information on app review times and processes, store listing guidelines, and best practices to help your business continue to operate well, and help users get the content they need.
March 2020
Introducing our new App, Games, and Insight Podcasts series. We're bringing together insights, stories, and learnings from industry and Google experts, on some of today's hottest topics surrounding mobile and the apps and games industry.
February 2020
Introducing the first developer preview for Android 11. Discover new ways to develop more efficiently and enhance your app.
January 2020
Start the new year right with best practices for growing your business, releasing with confidence, and accessing valuable insights in the Play Console.
Games Quarterly
Q4 2024
The First Developer Preview of Android 16: Android 16 Developer Preview 1 is here and is available now to test with your apps.
Q3 2024
Android 15 released to AOSP: now released to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Android 15 continues our focus on a private and secure platform that helps improve your productivity.
Q2 2024
Top updates from Google Play at I/O: discover new ways to reach the right audiences with the right content, boost your revenue with more payment options, and build safer app experiences.
Q1 2024
Recap: Google for Games Developer Summit 2024: tune in to learn about the latest products and best practices that drive business growth across the entire game lifecycle.
Q4 2023
Google Play Games on PC brings new features to accelerate growth: experience newly added support for microphones, popular game controllers, and a whole lot more besides.
Q3 2023
Google Play Games on PC reaches more players - Google Play Games on PC is now available to players in over 120 countries. It also has new gameplay experience enhancements.
Q2 2023
Google Play Games on PC updates - Google Play Games beta is now available to players in 50+ countries, subject to device and account eligibility. We've also made in-game ads available to help support your global monetization strategy.
Q1 2023
Google for Games Developer Summit 2023 - earlier this month, we held our biggest annual event for game developers and shared how Android and Google Play are making it easier to build high-quality games and deliver delightful experiences to more audiences on more devices.
Q4 2022
Evolving Play for another decade of developer success - we’re launching tons of new features to help you build a more sustainable app or game business and deliver improved experiences for everyone.
Q3 2022
PC & Console Insights Report - get insights into designing and launching your game, growing your business, and retaining your community to help your game reach its full potential and boost your global success.
Q2 2022
2022 Mobile Insights Report - learn about mobile player motivations and expectations to unlock growth opportunities for your business.
Q1 2022
Updates from the Google for Games Developer Summit - catch how we’re making it easier for game businesses to create high quality games and deliver great experiences to growing audiences and more devices.
Q4 2021
Learn more about the Data safety section, which gives you a way to showcase your approach to privacy and security so users can make informed decisions about the apps they install and use. Submit your form for review in Google Play Console now so you have time to make updates before the feature goes live in the Play Store in February.
Q3 2021
Google for Games Developer Summit 2021! Catch up on the sessions and new launches to help make game development easier, expand your reach to more screens, and boost your go-to-market success.
Q2 2021
The second Beta of Android 12 adds new privacy features like the Privacy Dashboard as well updates across the system and APIs as we refine the release. Learn more & start testing your apps today.
Q1 2021
To better support developers in growing their business on our platform, we are reducing our service fee to 15% on the first $1M USD in annual revenue. Every developer, regardless of size, will be eligible for this benefit starting in July 2021.
Q4 2020
Learn how CD Projekt Red reduced update sizes by 90% and increased update rates by 10% using Play Asset Delivery’s fast-follow delivery method in their game, GWENT.
Q3 2020
See our latest news from the Android 11 games & media week, where we shared updates on tools, developer previews, Codelabs and more.
Q2 2020
Discover the latest features of the new and improved Google Play Console, as well as all the latest Android gaming updates.
Q1 2020
See the latest announcements, best practices, and new developer previews from Android, Google Play, and more from the Google for Games Developer Summit.