In addition to the core tools, several libraries can enhance your Android app development experience on Linux: SQLite: An embedded database for storing data locally in Android apps.

Google is working on a new tutorial in Android 15 QPR1 beta that explains how to use touchpad gestures for navigation.

Although Android already has a sandboxed Linux terminal available, this Google model will be geared toward developers.

The business version of Gemini builds on the core AI capabilities already familiar to Android developers but introduces enhanced features for organizations managing sensitive codebases and workflows.