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Optimized Resource Shrinking in Android Gradle Plugin 8.12 Actually Works
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Optimized Resource Shrinking in Android Gradle Plugin 8.12 Actually Works

Google's new optimized resource shrinking in AGP 8.12 claims 50%+ size reduction. I tested it - here's what's actually happening under the hood.

Google Leaked Material 3 Expressive - Here's What It Means for Your Apps
Google Material 3 Android

Google Leaked Material 3 Expressive - Here's What It Means for Your Apps

Google accidentally published their 'Material 3 Expressive' blog post before the official Android 16 announcement. The leak reveals the most heavily researched design update Android has ever had.

Jetpack Compose: Strengths and Weaknesses After Two Years of Production Use
Android Jetpack Compose

Jetpack Compose: Strengths and Weaknesses After Two Years of Production Use

After using Jetpack Compose in production for two years, here's my honest take on where it shines and where it still struggles. Spoiler: I'm not going back to XML.

Gemini 2.5 Pro IO Edition - Is It Actually Better for Android Development?
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Gemini 2.5 Pro IO Edition - Is It Actually Better for Android Development?

Google dropped Gemini 2.5 Pro IO edition ahead of I/O. I've been using it for Android development - here's how it compares to Copilot and ChatGPT for real coding work.

Google's May Update for Pixels Has a New Anti-Rollback Bootloader
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Google's May Update for Pixels Has a New Anti-Rollback Bootloader

Google's May 2025 Pixel update includes an updated anti-rollback threshold. Once you install it, there's no going back to older firmware.