The Android Show: Developers Cut

This year, Android is transforming from an operating system to an intelligence system. Discover what some of the biggest news in our history means for developers and businesses – and how you can build for the future with Android.

Chapters:

0:00 – Introduction

1:41 – App Functions and Gemini integration

4:00 – Cross-app intelligence

5:04 – Expanding beyond the phone

7:36 – Jetpack Compose updates

8:48 – Core user experience and widgets

9:32 – Jetpack Glance and Remote Compose

10:30 – Conclusion

Resources:

Learn more at → https://developers.android.com

Yes, this video—titled “The Android Show: Developers Cut”—is specifically tailored for developers and businesses (0:09, 0:12).

While it covers major platform announcements, the core focus is on the developer experience and how software creators can build for the future of the Android ecosystem. Throughout the show, the speakers discuss:

App Functions and Gemini integration for developers to create smarter, more native-feeling apps (1:41–3:57).
Adaptive architecture strategies to ensure apps run smoothly across the expanding range of devices, including foldables, tablets, XR headsets, and cars (5:04–7:14).
Jetpack Compose and Navigation 3 updates to help developers build performant, responsive UIs more efficiently (7:36–8:47).
Jetpack Glance and Remote Compose frameworks for creating custom, battery-efficient widgets (9:32–10:29).

The presentation is intended to guide the developer community on how to evolve their applications to meet the new era of Android intelligence.

The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026, held on May 12, 2026, showcased the evolution of Android from a traditional operating system into an intelligence system powered by Gemini. This event highlighted how AI is being deeply integrated to anticipate user needs and streamline developer workflows. [1, 2]

Here are the key takeaways for developers from the show:

1. Gemini Intelligence & Agentic Experiences

System-Wide Integration: Gemini is now built into the core of Android, analyzing screens to automate tasks across apps with user consent.
Android Studio Advancements: New “agentic” experiences in Android Studio, including Gemini-powered multimodal image-to-code features, allow developers to build more efficiently.
Proactive Capabilities: The system can now handle complex, multi-step actions, such as managing food delivery or ride-sharing, reducing the need for custom code for every action. [1, 2, 3, 4]

2. Android XR (Extended Reality)

Built on Familiar Frameworks: Android XR leverages existing Jetpack libraries and Android frameworks, allowing mobile developers to extend their apps into immersive spatial experiences easily.
Rapid Development: Early adopters like Calm demonstrated building functional XR menus on day one and full experiences in two weeks. [1]

3. Modern Development Tools

Jetpack Compose: Confirmed as the recommended UI toolkit for Android, with new 1.2 beta Adaptive Layouts to simplify building for foldable and large-screen devices like the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
New Productivity Tools: New tools are available to streamline app link validation and speed up localization.
Wear OS 6: Introduces “Material 3 Expressive” to enable more personal and dynamic UIs on devices like the Pixel Watch 4. [1, 2, 3]

4. Ecosystem & Platform Updates

Android Auto: A major next-gen overhaul was announced, featuring a new interface, improved entertainment options, and deeper Gemini integration for voice control.
Privacy & Security: Introduction of AISeal with pKVM to ensure secure, hardware-backed isolation for AI processing, strengthening user privacy.
Android 17: Early insights into Android 17 suggest a focus on “Screen Reactions,” allowing for recording, better social media integration (e.g., Ultra HDR for Instagram), and enhanced photography.