21 Oct 2026
Android Developers' Blog
A more reliable way to add and edit contacts on Android
Apps that target the upcoming Android release will no longer be able to directly write to contacts with the WRITE_CONTACTS permission.
21 Oct 2026 12:00am GMT
19 Oct 2026
Android Developers' Blog
Grab Reduces ANRs by 32% and improves startup time by 35% with R8 and Profile guided optimization
Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp, offering deliveries, mobility, and financial services to millions of users across eight countries through a single app.
19 Oct 2026 12:00am GMT
13 Oct 2026
Android Developers' Blog
New ways to drive smarter discovery, deeper engagement, and business growth on Google Play
Today, we shared how we're taking our "more than a store" vision into its next chapter. From You tab, now the personal home base for over 250M monthly active users, to our unified gaming platform connecting over 700M gamer profiles, Google Play is meeting users wherever they are.
13 Oct 2026 12:00am GMT