Sam Bright

VP & GM, Google Play + Developer Ecosystem (PDX), Trustee @TIAA, x-@Upwork, @eBay, @forrester, @Smithsonian NPM Adv Cncl, All opinions are solely my own

[Logan Kilpatrick @OfficialLoganK]

We just launched the ability to build native Android apps directly in Google AI Studio for free!

Since launch last week, people have created more than 250,000 Android apps. Likely >99% of these folks never built an Android app before, everyone can now build, no coding required!

[Nick Fox @thefox]

My unofficial #GoogleIO tradition: grabbing a photo with the Android statue (pics span 2016 to this year!). While my outfit choices clearly haven't really changed :) the technology has transformed so much. I’m so incredibly proud of the focus and speed everyone has brought to this moment. A huge thank you to the whole team and congrats on another amazing I/O!

[Mishaal Rahman @MishaalRahman]

@thefox D. Veloper was a hit with the crowds 😁

[Android Developers @AndroidDev]

Android Studio 🤝 Antigravity

NEW: We’re bringing Android support to @antigravity so you can deliver the most performant experiences for your users, no matter where they are or what devices they have.

Upgrade your workflow → https://t.co/aQni6WsVk8

#GoogleIO

[Matthew J. McCullough @matthewmccull]

Excited to share that the @AndroidDev team been working with the @GoogleAlStudio team for #GoogleIO to bring you no-compromises Android native app vibe coding to the browser. Kotlin. Compose. Architectural best practices.

Details here: https://t.co/xoG6EE9JJs

[Sameer Samat @ssamat]

Big news: Today, we’re starting to roll out end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between Android and iPhone users! This cross-industry effort replaces outdated SMS with a more secure & private way to chat, no matter what phone you have.🔒

Thank you to the community for continuing to push for these kinds of features. Your engagement really helps make a difference. Congratulations to the team for reaching this amazing milestone! 🚀

Read more: https://t.co/rqpyCUi2Sr

[Android Developers @AndroidDev]

Gemma 4 brings the next gen of on-device AI to Android.

Get code-assistance in @AndroidStudio and build intelligent experiences that run locally using the ML Kit GenAI Prompt API.

Start building agentic experiences on-device → https://t.co/qMKJgTdrtv

[Mishaal Rahman @MishaalRahman]

📣Important clarifications on the new advanced flow for sideloading on Android!

1) It is a one-time process. Once you go through it, you can choose to allow installing unregistered apps indefinitely.

2) ADB installs are not affected. The waiting period does not apply to app installs via ADB.

3) It's my understanding that you don't have to keep developer options enabled after you enable the advanced flow. Once you make the change on your device, it's enabled.

If you turn off developer options, then to turn off the advanced flow, you would first have to turn developer options back on.

[Dieter Bohn @backlon]

It's easier than ever to make your Android app work well and look beautiful across lots of different screen sizes and device types. And we have more screen sizes and devices types than ever. Check out these resources:

[Google Research @GoogleResearch]

On International Women's Day, we’re celebrating a true pioneer. Dr. Marian Rogers Croak's incredible journey from visionary inventor to VP of Responsible AI here at Google is a testament to the art of possible. She pioneered Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) — the tech powering every internet call today — holds over 200 patents, and invented things like text-to-donate technology after Katrina.

We're celebrating her lasting legacy and her ongoing work, which continues to shape technology for everyone and inspire the next generation of women leaders. We can't wait to see what she builds next!

Watch her full story: https://t.co/quDMwibSkC

[Sameer Samat @ssamat]

Building high-quality apps with LLMs demands AI that truly understands the Android ecosystem. That’s why we’ve introduced Android Bench, the official leaderboard for LLMs in Android development 🏆.

We’ve tested models against real-world tasks – from Jetpack Compose migrations to complex logic fixes – to help model creators identify gaps and accelerate improvements.

Explore the leaderboard and review our methodology: https://t.co/aVNMYbXQIl

[Sameer Samat @ssamat]

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:

– Leading the way in store choice: A registered app store program that makes installation of participating app stores easier with a streamlined flow
– 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 we’ve resolved all our disputes with Epic Games globally!

Details on all of this can be found at our blog post.
https://t.co/9Ho6ETHl32

[Sameer Samat @ssamat]

From your wrist to your car to your TV, Android is where you see the future first. Now, with Gemini, we're making your devices truly intelligent— and Android XR is leading the way!

We just wrapped up The Android Show: XR Edition with some major updates:

✅New on Galaxy XR: Desktop linking with PC Connect, Inflight Travel Mode, and realistic "Likeness" avatars.
✅Sneak Peek: XREAL’s "Project Aura" portable AR glasses.
✅Next-Gen AI Glasses: Partnerships with Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker coming next year.
✅Devs: Android XR SDK Preview 3 is open for business, start building for next gen glasses!

I’m super excited about AI glasses – it’s a great form factor for your personal assistant. Looking forward to sharing more next year!

Check out our blog post to learn more: https://t.co/HU59tu34bK

And be sure to catch up on today’s The Android Show: XR Edition here: https://t.co/SctXKNp8M1

[Sameer Samat @ssamat]

Pretty excited about Gemini starting to roll out to the 250M cars with Android Auto. This moves the assistant experience in the car beyond simple voice commands to a natural, helpful conversations. https://t.co/xqlmusziNw

[Sam Bright @SamuelRBright]

Android Developers Blog: Gemini 3 is now available for AI assistance in Android Studio https://t.co/BCIl1nOal3 via @google

[Android Studio @AndroidStudio]

Android Studio's secrets unlocked! 🔓 Get the scoop from Software Engineer @jbakermalone on service integrations, the power of Gemini, and the future of Android.

Don't miss out 👀 → https://t.co/xvEBSfrkNL

#MeetTheAndroidStudioTeam

[Jaewoong Eum @github_skydoves]

Compose Preview now supports dynamic resizing to give you instant visual feedback on how your UI adapts to different screen sizes.

https://t.co/HT2fcUxJQl

[Sameer Samat @ssamat]

Android 16 is rolling out to Pixel devices today! It’s packed with updates that make your device more accessible, secure and easier to use. Can’t wait to hear everyone’s feedback as you explore what’s new: https://t.co/KL1crSTTgm

[Sam Bright @SamuelRBright]

@MishaalRahman @matthewmccull @androidfaithful @GeminiApp @AndroidDev @GooglePlay +1! Thank you for hosting us and for the great conversation. Always fun to discuss the latest & greatest the team is building in response to developer feedback.

[Mishaal Rahman @MishaalRahman]

We interviewed Google's @SamuelRBright and @matthewmccull on the @androidfaithful podcast!

We talked about a lot of things, from Google's new @GeminiApp features for @AndroidDev to the exciting prospects of Android XR and the latest changes in @GooglePlay.

Give it a listen!