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

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