07 May 2026 A look ahead: Making it easier and faster to publish safer apps Link copied to clipboard Posted by Vijaya Kaza, VP, Product, App & Ecosystem Trust The mobile ecosystem is always evolving, bringing both new opportunities and new threats. …
… This helps your app deliver an experience that matches the users’ expectations. Tip: You can start testing these behaviors by enabling the UNIVERSAL RESIZABLE BY DEFAULT flag in App Compatibility Changes under Developer Options under SDK 36. …
… Maximize app performance and ROI with the R8 Configuration Analyzer A premium experience is only as good as its foundation, and a performant foundation is what allows your app to scale across the Android ecosystem. …
… Review the behavior changes to make sure your app is ready for Android 17, including background audio hardening and SMS OTP protection . …
… For the remaining apps, we expect the effort to be small. Preparing for the 64-bit requirement Many apps are written entirely in non-native code i.e. Kotlin or Java and do not need any code changes. …
… What’s next We want to give you plenty of time to review these changes and update your apps. …
… Beyond the store: Expanding discovery to new surfaces & devices We're unlocking new opportunities for your apps and content to be discovered across the wider Android ecosystem. …
… Test your current app for compatibility, learn whether your app is affected by changes in Android 17, and install your app onto a device or emulator running Android 17 and extensively test it. …
… Android Performance Analyzer APA is Android’s new profiler and performance analysis tool for the Android mobile ecosystem. APA is intended as a profiling tool for any developer building for Android who needs to make their app or game run better and faster. …
… Over the past year, we've continued to see strong growth and momentum in the app ecosystem on Android Auto and cars with Google built-in. …