Posted by Matthew McCullough – VP of Product Management, Android Developer
In this dynamic and complex ecosystem, our commitment is to your success. That’s why in our summer episode of The Android Show, we’re making it easier for you to build amazing apps by unpacking the latest tools and opportunities. In this episode, we’ll cover how you can get building for Wear OS 6, boost your productivity with the latest Gemini in Android Studio updates, create for the new Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and even have some fun with the new AI-powered Androidify. (And for Android users, we also just dropped a bunch of new feature updates today; you can read more about those here). Let’s dive in!
Get the most out of Agent Mode in Android Studio with MCP
We’re focused on making you more productive by integrating AI directly into your workflow. Gemini in Android Studio is at the center of this, helping teams like Entri who was able to reduce UI development time by 40%. You can now connect Model Context Protocol servers to Android Studio, which expands the tools, knowledge, and capabilities of the AI Agent. We also just launched the Android Studio Narwhal 3 feature drop, which brings more productivity boosters like Resizable Compose Preview and Play Policy Insights.
Build for every screen with Compose Adaptive Layouts 1.2 beta
The new Pixel 10 Pro Fold creates an incredible canvas for your app, and we’re simplifying development so you can take full advantage of it. The Compose Adaptive Layouts 1.2 library, now officially in beta, makes it easier than ever to build for large screens and to embrace adaptive app development. This library is packed with tools to help you create sophisticated, adaptive UIs with less code. We’re focused on helping you build intuitive and engaging experiences for every screen. This foundational library is packed with powerful tools to help you create sophisticated, adaptive UIs with less code. Build dynamic, multi-pane experiences using new layout strategies like Reflow and Levitate, and use the new Large and Extra-Large window size classes to make your app more intuitive and engaging than ever. Read more about these new tools here.
Bring your most expressive apps to the wrist with Wear OS 6
We want to help you build amazing experiences for the wrist, and the new Pixel Watch 4 with Wear OS 6 provides a powerful new stage for your apps. We’re giving you the tools to make your apps more expressive and personal, with Material 3 Expressive to create stunning UIs. You can also engage users in new ways by building your own marketplace with the Watch Face Push API. All of this is built on a more reliable foundation, with watches updating to Wear OS 6 seeing up to 10% better battery life and faster app launches.
Androidify yourself, with a selfie + AI!
Our journey to reimagine Android with Gemini at its center extends to everything we do—including our mascot. That’s why we rebuilt Androidify with AI at its core. With the new Androidify, available on the web or on Google Play, you can use a selfie or a prompt to create your own unique Android bot, powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash and Imagen. This is a fun example of how we’re building better user experiences powered by AI… Try it out for yourself—we can’t wait to see what you build.
Under the hood, we’re using Gemini 2.5 Flash to validate the prompt and Imagen to create your Android bot. And on Friday’s this month, you’ll be able to animate your Android bot into an 8-second video; this feature is powered by Veo and available to a limited number of creations. You can read more about the technical building of the Androidify app here. Try it out for yourself – we can’t wait to see your inner Android!
Watch the Summer episode of The Android Show
Thank you for tuning into this quarter’s episode. We’re excited to continue building great things together, and this show is an important part of our conversation with you. We’d love to hear your ideas for our next episode, so please reach out on X or LinkedIn. A special thanks to my co-hosts, Annyce Davis and John Zoeller, for helping us share the latest updates.
