{"id":347691,"date":"2025-09-03T15:30:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/03\/our-summer-episode-of-the-android-show\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T15:30:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:30:42","slug":"our-summer-episode-of-the-android-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/03\/our-summer-episode-of-the-android-show\/","title":{"rendered":"our summer episode of The Android Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<meta content=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJMX_7Zv1fLkW3owXCRM0kLzDEN_kiDo_uHBN29LCk4SNgCy3bey3c2TKV7oX7fxOQn2eecilvQMPeVhB235z6SbAZY3Lckwn5q7Yla-uk0lYzdiJ04Z5LwLvixJde-zRTyvciHBmTXrhqAHqLAp_fahvV-LIroy2u4Tb9qrQ4SJ5g6vYaAGfgTZFpz3M\/s1600\/androidify-promo.gif\" name=\"twitter:image\"\/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJMX_7Zv1fLkW3owXCRM0kLzDEN_kiDo_uHBN29LCk4SNgCy3bey3c2TKV7oX7fxOQn2eecilvQMPeVhB235z6SbAZY3Lckwn5q7Yla-uk0lYzdiJ04Z5LwLvixJde-zRTyvciHBmTXrhqAHqLAp_fahvV-LIroy2u4Tb9qrQ4SJ5g6vYaAGfgTZFpz3M\/s1600\/androidify-promo.gif\" style=\"display: none;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><em>Posted by Matthew McCullough \u2013 VP of Product Management, Android Developer<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In this dynamic and complex ecosystem, our commitment is to your success. That&#8217;s why in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/zdpSePeuB5E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">summer episode of The Android Show<\/a>, we&#8217;re making it easier for you to build amazing apps by unpacking the latest tools and opportunities. In this episode, we\u2019ll 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; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/products\/android\/new-android-features-september-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you can read more about those here<\/a>). Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"#TheAndroidShow: The latest for devs from Made by Google, Gemini in Android Studio, a new Androidify\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zdpSePeuB5E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Get the most out of Agent Mode in Android Studio with MCP<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/android-developers.googleblog.com\/2025\/09\/entri-cut-ui-development-time-gemini-android-studio.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reduce UI development time by 40%<\/a>. You can now <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/gemini\/add-mcp-server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">connect Model Context Protocol servers<\/a> to Android Studio, which expands the tools, knowledge, and capabilities of the AI Agent. We also just launched the <a href=\"https:\/\/android-developers.googleblog.com\/2025\/09\/android-studio-narwhal-3-smarter-ai-backup-restore-compose-preview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android Studio Narwhal 3 feature drop<\/a>, which brings more productivity boosters like Resizable Compose Preview and Play Policy Insights.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Integrate AI into Android Studio with Model Context Protocol (MCP)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B-wzYo7pXaA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Build for every screen with Compose Adaptive Layouts 1.2 beta<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The new <a href=\"https:\/\/android-developers.googleblog.com\/2025\/08\/build-your-app-to-meet-users-on-newest-pixel-devices.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixel 10 Pro Fold<\/a> creates an incredible canvas for your app, and we&#8217;re simplifying development so you can take full advantage of it. The <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/jetpack\/androidx\/releases\/compose-material3-adaptive#1.2.0-beta01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Compose Adaptive Layouts 1.2<\/a> library, now officially in beta, makes it easier than ever to build for large screens and to embrace <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/adaptive-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adaptive app development<\/a>. This library is packed with tools to help you create sophisticated, adaptive UIs with less code. We&#8217;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/reference\/kotlin\/androidx\/compose\/material3\/adaptive\/layout\/AdaptStrategy.Reflow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflow<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/reference\/kotlin\/androidx\/compose\/material3\/adaptive\/layout\/AdaptStrategy.Levitate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Levitate<\/a>, and use the new Large and Extra-Large <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/reference\/androidx\/window\/core\/layout\/WindowSizeClass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">window size classes<\/a> to make your app more intuitive and engaging than ever. Read more about these new tools <a href=\"https:\/\/android-developers.googleblog.com\/2025\/09\/unfold-new-possibilities-with-compose-adaptive-layouts-1-2-beta.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Embracing adaptive app development for foldables like the new Pixel 10 Pro Fold\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-9zVrVmnbO4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Bring your most expressive apps to the wrist with Wear OS 6<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We want to help you build amazing experiences for the wrist, and the new <a href=\"https:\/\/android-developers.googleblog.com\/2025\/08\/build-your-app-to-meet-users-on-newest-pixel-devices.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixel Watch 4<\/a> with  <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/training\/wearables\/versions\/6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wear OS 6<\/a> provides a powerful new stage for your apps. We&#8217;re giving you the tools to make your apps more expressive and personal, with <a href=\"https:\/\/android-developers.googleblog.com\/2025\/08\/introducing-material-3-expressive-for-wear-os.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Material 3 Expressive<\/a> to create stunning UIs. You can also engage users in new ways by building your own marketplace with the <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/training\/wearables\/watch-face-push\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Face Push API<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Bring your most expressive apps to the wrist: Wear OS 6 and the new Pixel Watch 4\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/plON4SsFXGo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Androidify yourself, with a selfie + AI!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our journey to reimagine Android with Gemini at its center extends to everything we do\u2014including our mascot. That&#8217;s why we rebuilt Androidify with AI at its core. With the new <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/feed\/androidify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Androidify<\/a>, available <a href=\"http:\/\/androidify.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on the web<\/a> or on <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.android.developers.androidify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a>, 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&#8217;re building better user experiences powered by AI&#8230; Try it out for yourself\u2014we can\u2019t wait to see what you build.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Androidify yourself, with a selfie and Google&#039;s AI\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IL6M7L4reSQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, we\u2019re using <a href=\"https:\/\/deepmind.google\/models\/gemini\/image\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gemini 2.5 Flash<\/a> to validate the prompt and <a href=\"https:\/\/deepmind.google\/models\/imagen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Imagen<\/a> to create your Android bot. And on Friday\u2019s this month, you\u2019ll be able to animate your Android bot into an 8-second video; this feature is powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/deepmind.google\/models\/veo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Veo<\/a> and available to a limited number of creations. You can read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/android-developers.googleblog.com\/2025\/08\/androidify-ai-gemini-android-jetpack-compose-firebase-camerax.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the technical building of the Androidify app here<\/a>. Try it out for yourself &#8211; we can\u2019t wait to see your inner Android!<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Androidify: Turning selfies into a cute Android bot with AI\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5r712vuHSEA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Watch the Summer episode of The Android Show<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thank you for tuning into <a href=\"http:\/\/developer.android.com\/events\/show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this quarter&#8217;s episode<\/a>. We&#8217;re excited to continue building great things together, and this show is an important part of our conversation with you. We&#8217;d love to hear your ideas for our next episode, so please reach out on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AndroidDev\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/androiddev\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>. A special thanks to my co-hosts, <a href=\"https:\/\/annycedavis.com\/about-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Annyce Davis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/johnzoeller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Zoeller<\/a>, for helping us share the latest updates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/android-developers.googleblog.com\/2025\/09\/the-android-show-summer-edition.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Posted by Matthew McCullough \u2013 VP of Product Management, Android Developer In this dynamic and complex ecosystem, our commitment is to your success. 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