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  • Android Developers Blog: The Android Show: I/O Edition



    Posted by Matthew McCullough – Vice President, Product Management, Android Developer

    We just dropped an I/O Edition of The Android Show, where we unpacked exciting new experiences coming to the Android ecosystem: a fresh and dynamic look and feel, smarts across your devices, and enhanced safety and security features. Join Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem, and the Android team to learn about exciting new development in the episode below, and read about all of the updates for users.

    Tune into Google I/O next week – including the Developer Keynote as well as the full Android track of sessions – where we’re covering these topics in more detail and how you can get started.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3yDd3CmA_Y

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    Material 3 Expressive will be coming to Android 16 later this year; check out the Google I/O talk next week where we’ll dive into this in more detail.

    A fluid design built for your watch’s round display

    Wear OS 6, arriving later this year, brings Material 3 Expressive design to Google’s smartwatch platform. New design language puts the round watch display at the heart of the experience, and is embraced in every single component and motion of the System, from buttons to notifications. You’ll be able to try new visual design and upgrade existing app experiences to a new level. Next week, tune in to the What’s New in Android session to learn more.

    Plus some goodies in Android 16…

    We also unpacked some of the latest features coming to users in Android 16, which we’ve been previewing with you for the last few months. If you haven’t already, you can try out the latest Beta of Android 16.

    A few new features that Android 16 adds which developers should pay attention to are Live updates, professional media and camera features, desktop windowing for tablets, major accessibility enhancements and much more:

      • Live Updates allow your app to show time-sensitive progress updates. Use the new ProgressStyle template for an improved experience around navigation, deliveries, and rideshares.

    Watch the What’s New in Android session and the Live updates talk to learn more.

    Tune in next week to Google I/O

    This was just a preview of some Android-related news, so remember to tune in next week to Google I/O, where we’ll be diving into a range of Android developer topics in a lot more detail. You can check out What’s New in Android and the full Android track of sessions to start planning your time.

    We can’t wait to see you next week, whether you’re joining in person or virtually from anywhere around the world!



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  • Android Developers Blog: Introducing Widget Quality Tiers



    Posted by Ivy Knight – Senior Design Advocate

    Level up your app Widgets with new quality tiers

    Widgets can be a powerful tool for engaging users and increasing the visibility of your app. They can also help you to improve the user experience by providing users with a more convenient way to access your app’s content and features.

    To build a great Android widget, it should be helpful, adaptive, and visually cohesive with the overall aesthetic of the device home screen.

    In order to help you achieve a great widget, we are pleased to introduce Android Widget Quality Tiers!

    The new Widget quality tiers are here to help guide you towards a best practice implementation of widgets, that will look great and bring your user’s value across the ecosystem of Android Phone, Tablets and Foldables.

    What does this mean for widget makers?

    Whether you are planning a new widget, or investing in an update to an existing widget, the Widget Quality Tiers will help you evaluate and plan for a high quality widget.

    Just like Large Screen quality tiers help optimize app experiences, these Widget tiers guide you in creating great widgets across all Android devices. Now, similar tiers are being introduced for widgets to ensure they’re not just functional, but also visually appealing and user-friendly.

    Two screenshots of a phone display different views in the Google Play app. The first shows a list of running apps with the Widget filter applied in a search for 'Running apps'; the second shows the Nike Run Club app page.

    Widgets that meet quality tier guidelines will be discoverable under the new Widget filter in Google Play.

    Consider using our Canonical Widget layouts, which are based on Jetpack Glance components, to make it easier for you to design and build a Tier 1 widget your users will love.

    Let’s take a look at the Widget Quality Tiers

    There are three tiers built with required system defaults and suggested guidance to create an enhanced widget experience:

    Tier 1: Differentiated

    Four mockups show examples of Material Design 3 dynamic color applied to an app called 'Radio Hour'.

    Differentiated widgets go further by implementing theming and adapting to resizing.

    Tier 1 widgets are exemplary widgets offering hero experiences that are personalized, and create unique and productive homescreens. These widgets meet Tier 2 standards plus enhancements for layout, color, discovery, and system coherence criteria.

    A stylized cartoon figure holds their chin thoughtfully while a chat bubble icon is highlighted

    For example, use the system provided corner radius, and don’t set a custom corner radius on Widgets.

    Add more personalization with dynamic color and generated previews while ensuring your widgets look good across devices by not overriding system defaults.

    Four mockups show examples of Material Design 3 components on Android: a contact card, a podcast player, a task list, and a news feed.

    Tier 1 widgets that, from the top left, properly crop content, fill the layout bounds, have appropriately sized headers and touch targets, and make good use of colors and contrast.

    Tier 2: Quality Standard

    These widgets are helpful, usable, and provide a quality experience. They meet all criteria for layout, color, discovery, and content.

    A simple to-do list app widget displays two tasks: 'Water plants' and 'Water more plants.' Both tasks have calendar icons next to them. The app is titled 'Plants' and has search and add buttons in the top right corner.

    Make sure your widget has appropriate touch targets.

    Tier 2 widgets are functional but simple, they meet the basic criteria for a usable app. But if you want to create a truly stellar experience for your users, tier 1 criteria introduce ways to make a more personal, interactive, and coherent widget.

    Tier 3: Low Quality

    These widgets don’t meet the minimum quality bar and don’t provide a great user experience, meaning they are not following or missing criteria from Tier 2.

    Examples of Material Design 3 widgets are displayed on a light pink background with stylized X shapes. Widgets include a podcast player, a contact card, to-do lists, and a music player.

    Clockwise from the top left not filling the bounds, poorly cropped content, low color contrast, mis-sized header, and small touch targets.

    A stylized cartoon person with orange hair, a blue shirt, holds a pencil to their cheek. 'Kacie' is written above them, with a cut off chat bubble icon.

    For example, ensure content is visible and not cropped

    Build and elevate your Android widgets with Widget Quality Tiers

    Dive deeper into the widget quality tiers and start building widgets that not only look great but also provide an amazing user experience! Check out the official Android documentation for detailed information and best practices.

    This blog post is part of our series: Spotlight Week on Widgets, where we provide resources—blog posts, videos, sample code, and more—all designed to help you design and create widgets. You can read more in the overview of Spotlight Week: Widgets, which will be updated throughout the week.



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  • Android Developers Blog: #WeArePlay | How Memory Lane Games helps people with dementia



    Posted by Robbie McLachlan – Developer Marketing

    In our latest #WeArePlay film, which celebrates the people behind apps and games, we meet Bruce – a co-founder of Memory Lane Games. His company turns cherished memories into simple, engaging quizzes for people with different types of dementia. Discover how Memory Lane Games blends nostalgia and technology to spark conversations and emotional connections.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBDJH8h7FYs

    What inspired the idea behind Memory Lane Games?

    The idea for Memory Lane Games came about one day at the pub when Peter was telling me how his mum, even with vascular dementia, lights up when she looks at old family photos. It got me thinking about my own mum, who treasures old photos just as much. The idea hit us – why not turn those memories into games? We wanted to help people reconnect with their past and create moments where conversations could flow naturally.

    Memory Lane Games co-founders, Peter and Bruce from Isle of Man

    Can you tell us of a memorable moment in the journey when you realized how powerful the game was?

    We knew we were onto something meaningful when a caregiver in a memory cafe told us about a man who was pretty much non-verbal but would enjoy playing. He started humming along to one of our music trivia games, then suddenly said, “Roy Orbison is a way better singer than Elvis, but Elvis had a better manager.” The caregiver was in tears—it was the first complete sentence he’d spoken in months. Moments like these remind us why we’re doing this—it’s not just about games; it’s about unlocking moments of connection and joy that dementia often takes away.

    A user plays Memory Lane Games from their phone

    One of the key features is having errorless fun with the games, why was that so important?

    We strive for frustration-free design. With our games, there are no wrong answers—just gentle prompts to trigger memories and spark conversations about topics they are interested in. It’s not about winning or losing; it’s about rekindling connections and creating moments of happiness without any pressure or frustration. Dementia can make day-to-day tasks challenging, and the last thing anyone needs is a game that highlights what they might not remember or get right. Caregivers also like being able to redirect attention back to something familiar and fun when behaviour gets more challenging.

    How has Google Play helped your journey?

    What’s been amazing is how Google Play has connected us with an incredibly active and engaged global community without any major marketing efforts on our part.

    For instance, we got our first big traction in places like the Philippines and India—places we hadn’t specifically targeted. Yet here we are, with thousands of downloads in more than 100 countries. That reach wouldn’t have been possible without Google Play.

    A group of senior citizen gather around a table to play a round of Memory Lane Games from a shared mobile device

    What is next for Memory Lane Games?

    We’re really excited about how we can use AI to take Memory Lane Games to the next level. Our goal is to use generative AI, like Google’s Gemini, to create more personalized and localized game content. For example, instead of just focusing on general memories, we want to tailor the game to a specific village the player came from, or a TV show they used to watch, or even local landmarks from their family’s hometown. AI will help us offer games that are deeply personal. Plus, with the power of AI, we can create games in multiple languages, tapping into new regions like Japan, Nigeria or Mexico.

    Discover other inspiring app and game founders featured in #WeArePlay.

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  • Android Developers Blog: Get ready for Google I/O: Program lineup revealed



    Posted by the Google I/O team

    The Google I/O agenda is live. We’re excited to share Google’s biggest announcements across AI, Android, Web, and Cloud May 20-21. Tune in to learn how we’re making development easier so you can build faster.

    We’ll kick things off with the Google Keynote at 10:00 AM PT on May 20th, followed by the Developer Keynote at 1:30 PM PT. This year, we’re livestreaming two days of sessions directly from Mountain View, bringing more of the I/O experience to you, wherever you are.

    Here’s a sneak peek of what we’ll cover:

      • AI advancements: Learn how Gemini models enable you to build new applications and unlock new levels of productivity. Explore the flexibility offered by options like our Gemma open models and on-device capabilities.
      • Build excellent apps, across devices with Android: Crafting exceptional app experiences across devices is now even easier with Android. Dive into sessions focused on building intelligent apps with
        Google AI and boosting your productivity, alongside creating adaptive user experiences and leveraging the power of Google Play.
      • Powerful web, made easier: Exciting new features continue to accelerate web development, helping you to build richer, more reliable web experiences. We’ll share the latest innovations in web UI, Baseline progress, new multimodal built-in AI APIs using Gemini Nano, and how AI in DevTools streamline building innovative web experiences.

    Plan your I/O

    Join us online for livestreams May 20-21, followed by on-demand sessions and codelabs on May 22. Register today and explore the full program for sessions like these:

    We’re excited to share what’s next and see what you build!



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