I'm really happy ๐ฅฐ and honoured ๐ก๏ธ to announce that I have been selected as Google Developer Expert for Android ๐๐.
Thank you ๐ everyone for supporting me.
I had such a great time presenting on a topic that has been quietly worrying our entire community. My goal was to cut through the ambiguity & provide some real, actionable guidance on what we can all do.
A huge thank you to the AndroidMakers team for this amazing opportunity! โค๏ธ
The room was packed. The energy was real.
Now you can experience it for yourself.
Watch the full keynote from #AndroidMakers26 ๐ฅ๐
https://t.co/TAJooA1hWf
๐ ๏ธ Swift Package Manager support is now available in Kotlin Multiplatform.
Try importing iOS dependencies from Swift packages or migrating from CocoaPods.
See how to try out this experimental feature โก๏ธ https://t.co/pOGyjlSGzh
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Android has always driven innovation in the industry through its unique flexibility and openness. At this important moment, we continue to be at the forefront of how developers distribute their apps and games on billions of devices globally.
Today we are announcing big changes:
โ Leading the way in store choice: A registered app store program that makes installation of participating app stores easier with a streamlined flow
โ A new business model for Google Play with lower prices for developers: The ability to use your own billing alongside Google Play Billing, and lower service fees.
These changes will make for a stronger Android ecosystem with more choice for users and even more successful developers who can further invest in higher quality experiences on mobile and beyond.
The above will be rolling out in phases, subject to local laws and processes.
We are also excited to announce that weโve resolved all our disputes with Epic Games globally!
Details on all of this can be found at our blog post.
https://t.co/9Ho6ETHl32
I'm feeling pumped โจ, a bit nervous and a higher sense of responsibility for presenting a keynote especially on such a crucial topic.
Thank you @AndroidMakersFR - this will be a fun one ๐ฎ
Feeling stuck or unsure about your future as an Android developer ๐ค or even as a Software Engineer?
Youโre not alone! Between GenAI and Agents getting better and better, sloth in hiring ๐ฆฅ; this is keynote is for all of engineers out there โค๏ธ
๐ค KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: Thriving in an #AI Era ๐ฎ
Weโre thrilled to welcome @Akshay_Chordiya! ๐ Get ready for a deep dive into how AI and platform shifts are reshaping the #Android landscapeโand how to stay ahead of the curve.
Don't just adapt. Lead.
๐ https://t.co/nsWWEW6Ccb
Recomposition debugging in @AndroidStudio is about to get a whole lot easier with the new way to "Observe Node" in the Layout inspector ๐
In the layout inspector, right-click the recomposition column, and click "Observe Node", which then changes blue & you can inspect state ๐ป
i have no desire to be rich so i can buy a rolex or a lamborghini.
i want to be rich so i can control my time and go to the gym at 3pm on a monday.
sit at a cafe and relax for an hour on a rainy afternoon.
so i can cook meals at home with fresh ingredients.
spend on my family and friends without worrying about a budget.
that's my idea of a rich life, not the fake consumerist idea shoved down my throat.
๐ The wait is almost over!
Weโre excited to welcome the Android community to @droidconIN this Saturday, Dec 13.
Your dev community awaits โ see you soon! ๐
๐ Agenda: https://t.co/9fg8MKkuIJ
๐๏ธ Tickets: https://t.co/yKW9vGeQjI
#dcin25#AndroidDev#AndroidDevelopers
If you think you know #Compose, wait until you hear @Akshay_Chordiya break it down at #dcin25 ๐
In this #Android session, learn where Compose #UI jank comes from, & how to fix it live using the right tools & performance flow.
https://t.co/6pGqY7HrvZ
Iโm thrilled to discuss Boosting your Compose performance โก and connecting with the Android community in India ๐ฎ๐ณ after a long wait for @droidconIN to return โ
When I first took on the financial responsibilities of my family, I realised how difficult it is to be a man.
No matter how much you earn, some expenses will always find youโฆ and you still have to provide.
At a certain age, men inherit unsaid expectations:
Earn. Provide. Hold everything together.
And the bitter truth?
If a man doesnโt earn enough, society rarely values him.. not even the people closest to him.
So, to every man out there who carries his responsibilities without complaints,
who gives unconditional support to his familyโฆ
Happy International Men's day.
Youโre seen. Youโre appreciated.
๐ฅ โBoosting Compose UI from Sluggish to Snappyโ with @Akshay_Chordiya just wrapped up โ what an insightful deep dive into performance tuning in Jetpack Compose! ๐ช
Real-time fixes, live coding, and loads of takeaways for every Android dev out there. ๐
#dcke25#AndroidDev #JetpackCompose #Kotlin #droidconke2025