I/O 2026: What's new in Google Play
… Enabling deeper search journeys with Ask Play : Building on AI-powered Q&A, which already answers 95% of user queries, we’re introducing Ask Play. …
We are moving fast to expand what’s possible for creators in AI Studio. Here is a sneak peek at what is coming soon: Managing Google Play Test Tracks: Coming soon, we will be adding the ability to invite testers to try your app directly from AI Studio. Firebase integrations: Out-of-the-box support for Firestore, Firebase Auth, Firebase App Check and other tooling critical for Android developers is coming soon. Head over to Google AI Studio right now to start building. Here is some inspiration to get you started…
Build native Android apps in Google AI Studio… Enabling deeper search journeys with Ask Play : Building on AI-powered Q&A, which already answers 95% of user queries, we’re introducing Ask Play. …
26 May 2026 Top AI on Android updates for building intelligent experiences from Google I/O ‘26 Link copied to clipboard Posted by Jingyu Shi, Staff Developer Relations Engineer At Google I/O 2026, we introduced Android’s shift from an operating system to an intelligence system. …
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… A sneak peek of the Migration Assistant converting an iOS app into a native Android app Building AI Into Your Apps 5: Building Intelligent Apps with generative AI Generative AI enables you to create apps that are more intelligent, personalized, and agentic than ever before. …
… We are looking forward to seeing what you build next! Explore this announcement and all Google I/O 2026 updates on io.google . Android app development Android Emulator Google AI Studio Jetpack Compose Kotlin Play Console
… Lastly, in addition to AI skills and Agent Mode enchantments, Android Studio Panda 3 also includes updated support for build Android apps for cars. Here’s a deep dive into what’s new: Agent skills Create a more helpful AI agent by using agent skills in Android Studio. …
… Android Studio Panda 2 AI-powered New Project flow: Allows you to build a working app prototype with a single prompt. The agent manages initial setup, navigation configuration, and proper dependencies, and features an autonomous generation loop to handle build errors and deploy to an emulator. …
… Build large screen apps for foldables and tablet devices 2: Any AI provider, anywhere you build Build Android apps in Google AI Studio Google AI Studio now features full Android app development capabilities . …
… We look forward to seeing the amazing XR experiences you build as we move toward the launch of more Android XR devices later this year! Explore this announcement and all Google I/O 2026 updates on io.google . …
… Whether you are just starting your development journey on Android, are a seasoned Android developer, or managing apps across mobile and web platforms, building your apps with the latest guidance, tools, and AI-assistance is easier than ever. …