Posted by Matthew Forsythe, Director, Product Management, Android App SafetyAndroid recently announced developer verification, an extra layer of security that deters bad actors and makes it harder for them to spread harm. Developer feedback is essential as we build this process. One...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6mEvkLOlnoMost of the content of this post is also available in video format, go give it a watch!Battery life is a crucial aspect of user experience and wake locks play a major role. Are you using them excessively? In this...
Posted by Mayuri Khinvasara Khabya - Developer Relations Engineer (LinkedIn and X) Welcome to the second installment of our three-part series on media preloading with Media3. This series is designed to guide you through the process of building highly responsive,...
In our latest #WeArePlay stories, we meet the founders who turned their interests into vibrant communities through their apps and games on Google Play - from democratizing music production for artists in Brazil to building a global network for Black...
We’re evolving Google Play Games into an integrated experience centered on the player journey. Today, players have to jump between different platforms to discover, play, and socialize. Our goal is to connect these journeys to create the best gaming experience...
Gratitude’s AI image generation feature, built in record time with the help of Gemini in Android Studio Unlocking new efficiencies with Gemini in Android StudioThe Gratitude team decided to try Gemini in Android Studio, an AI assistant that supports developers...
IPv4 complicates app code and causes battery impactMost of today’s Internet traffic still uses IPv4, which cannot provide transparent end-to-end connectivity to apps. IPv4 only provides 232 addresses - much less than the number of devices on today’s Internet -...
Posted by Robbie McLachlan - Developer Marketing In our latest #WeArePlay stories, we meet the people using Google AI to drive positive change with their apps and games on Google Play - from diagnosing crop diseases with a single photo...
Posted by Alec Mouri - Software Engineer As explained in What is HDR?, we can think of HDR as only referring to a luminance range brighter than SDR. When integrating HDR content into a user interface, you must be careful...
Posted by Mayuri Khinvasara Khabya - Developer Relations Engineer (LinkedIn and X) In today's media-centric apps, delivering a smooth, uninterrupted playback experience is key to a delightful user experience. Users expect their videos to start instantly and play seamlessly without...
