116 - Google I/O, Gemini, and Jetpack Compose 1.8

About this episode

This episode covers the Google I/O 2025 program lineup, Jetpack Compose 1.8, Android 16 Beta 4, new Play Console insights, and updated Android Vitals metrics.

Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, we'll cover the Google I/O 2025 program lineup, the release of Jetpack Compose 1.8, Android 16 Beta 4, new Play Console insights, and updated Android Vitals metrics. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:22 - Google I/O 2025 agenda is live → https://goo.gle/3GBntFH 1:02 - Jetpack Compose 1.8 → https://goo.gle/44T96Xp 1:37 - Android 16 Beta 4 → https://goo.gle/42DhBo5 2:31 - New Play Console insights → https://goo.gle/3EOceZZ 3:11 - Android Vitals metrics → https://goo.gle/44OMfMA

People in this episode

Host: Now in Android

Topics covered

• Google I/O
• Jetpack Compose
• Android development
• Android 16
• Play Console insights
• Android Vitals

Keywords

• Google I/O
• Jetpack Compose
• Android 16
• Play Console
• Android Vitals
• Android development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Google I/O, Play Console, Android Vitals

Products: Jetpack Compose 1.8, Android 16 Beta 4

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