Android Studio Narwhal Feature Drop is live!

Now with:
• Gemini AI w/ image & file support
• Jetpack Compose preview gen
• App backup/restore testing
• XR dev tools
• Unified config dirs

Boost your dev workflow now:
https://androidstudio.googleblog.com/2025/05/android-studio-narwhal-feature-drop.html?m=1

#AndroidDev #AndroidStudio #AI

Big updates from #GoogleIO2025 for Android devs!

Android Studio Narwhal brings:
• Gemini 2.5 Pro AI assist
• Natural language UI test generation
• AI-powered crash fixes
• Studio Labs for new AI tools

Details: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/05/google-io-2025-whats-new-in-android-development-tools.html?m=1
#AndroidDev #AndroidStudio #AI

Jetpack Compose 2025.05.01 is here!

- Autofill, auto-sizing text
- Animate bounds, visibility tracking
- Accessibility checks
- Material Expressive (alpha)
- Better adaptive layouts

Details: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/05/whats-new-in-jetpack-compose.html
#JetpackCompose #AndroidDev #Kotlin

Check out Androidify — a playful new sample app built with Jetpack Compose and Material 3 Expressive. Morphing shapes, smooth transitions, and delightful UI ideas await!

Details: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/05/androidify-building-delightful-ui-with-compose.html

#AndroidDev #JetpackCompose #MaterialYou

Big news from #GoogleIO2025 for #AndroidlDev:

- Gemini Nano & Pro bring AI to your apps
- Jetpack Compose gets better for large screens
- Material 3 adds expressive UI
- Live updates in notifications

Catch all 16 updates here: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/05/16-things-to-know-for-android-developers-google-io-2025.html

#JetpackCompose #GoogleIO

New Jetpack library versions are live!
Compose, Material3, Wear, Biometric — all updated.

Stay ahead: https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx/versions/all-channel#may_20_2025

#AndroidDev #Android #Kotlin #JetpackCompose #AndroidStudio #MobileDev

🚀 Jetpack Navigation 3 is here!

- Own your back stack
- Build custom flows
- Made for adaptive UIs

Details: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/05/announcing-jetpack-navigation-3-for-compose.html

#AndroidDev #Android #Kotlin #JetpackCompose #Nav3

The future of tech is unfolding now at Google I/O 2025!

Catch the keynote live for major announcements on AI, Android, cloud, and everything Google is building next.

▶️ Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/o8NiE3XMPrM?si=wVqal215FKM7IeyI

#GoogleIO #GoogleIO2025 #AI #Android #TechInnovation #Developers #Google

OK, I released jetc.dev Newsletter Issue #265! Compose Multiplatform 1.8.0! Compose 1.8.1 and 1.9.0-alpha02! And this issue is a bit short, but there's a reason for that... https://jetc.dev/issues/265 #JetpackCompose #AndroidDev

Compose Multiplatform v1.8.1 is out!

Highlights:
- XCFramework support
- Custom Res class name
- iOS fixes (dialogs, memory, keyboard)
- Pointer rotation fix

Details: https://github.com/JetBrains/compose-multiplatform/releases/tag/v1.8.1

#Kotlin #ComposeMultiplatform #JetBrains #AndroidDev #iOSDev

🚀 InkApiCompose v1.3.0 is out!

🖊️ Now with Room DB support – strokes are auto-saved & restored!
⚙️ Kotlin updated
📄 README improved
Perfect for testing the Google Ink API in Jetpack Compose.
🔗 https://github.com/NicosNicolaou16/Ink_Api_Compose/releases/tag/1.3.0

#AndroidDev #JetpackCompose #GoogleInkAPI #Android #Kotlin

🚀 InkApiCompose v1.3.0 is out!

🖊️ Now with Room DB support – strokes are auto-saved & restored!
⚙️ Kotlin updated
📄 README improved
Perfect for testing the Google Ink API in Jetpack Compose.
🔗 https://github.com/NicosNicolaou16/Ink_Api_Compose/releases/tag/1.3.0

#AndroidDev #JetpackCompose #GoogleInkAPI #Android #Kotlin

KSP 2.2.0-RC-2.0.1 is live!
Now compatible with Kotlin 2.2.0-RC.

Details: https://github.com/google/ksp/releases/tag/2.2.0-RC-2.0.1

#Kotlin #KSP #AndroidDev #Android

Just published a new #article! 🚀
"Preparing for Android App Release Automation: What You Need to Know First"
Discover the essential first steps to set up Android app release automation

Read it here: https://medium.com/@nicosnicolaou/preparing-for-android-app-release-automation-what-you-need-to-know-first-e3dfd007f62f

#AndroidDev #CI_CD #GitHub #Automations #Medium

Kotlin 2.2.0-RC is out!
Key fixes for Composable, contextual function calls & native compilation.
More stable, smoother builds across platforms.

Details: https://github.com/JetBrains/kotlin/releases/tag/v2.2.0-RC

#Kotlin #KMP #JetBrains #AndroidDev #MobileDev #ComposeMultiplatform #DevTools #Android

Material Components for #Android 1.14.0-alpha01 is out!

Highlights:
- Updated to compileSdk 35
- BottomSheet fixes for Android 14
- New #Material 3 dialog styles
- "Show all" Chip for better accessibility
- Smarter color rendering under buttons

Details: https://github.com/material-components/material-components-android/releases/tag/1.14.0-alpha01

Retrofit 3.0.0 is out! Now using OkHttp 4.12 (Kotlin-based) with full forward compatibility from 2.x.

Details: https://github.com/square/retrofit/releases/tag/3.0.0
#Retrofit #Kotlin #AndroidDev #OkHttp #Android #Java

Check out Material 3 Expressive! This video showcases its sleek design, dynamic motion, and vibrant color palettes.

Check it out 👇
https://youtu.be/n17dnMChX14?si=T5v3T9STuqDuNTc3

#AndroidDev #Android #YouTube #Material3Expressive #Material3 #Material

🚀 KSP 2.1.21-2.0.1 is out!
Now supports Kotlin 2.1.21 — keeping your builds fast and up-to-date.

Release notes: https://github.com/google/ksp/releases/tag/2.1.21-2.0.1

#Kotlin #KSP #AndroidDev #Android

Android and Wear OS just got a glow-up with Material 3 Expressive: bolder colors, smoother UI, and smarter AI with Gemini.

More here: https://blog.google/products/android/material-3-expressive-android-wearos-launch/

#Android #WearOS #MaterialYou #AndroidDev