Additionally, the Android SDK still offers extensive support for Java, making it a viable choice for both new apps and the maintenance of existing ones. Why choose Java for mobile app development?

To run Android apps on a Mac, use emulators like Android Studio or Genymotion. Install Android Studio from Google’s website, set up a virtual device, and run apps via the Google Play Store.

This new terminal app provides a full-blown Linux development environment that allows developers to leverage the tools they need to build native apps. That includes Android Studio.

Today, at Google I/O 2025, the company announced that Gemini 2.5 Pro will now be available in Android Studio for developers to use to build their apps.

Project IDX is Google’s web-based development environment, and the technology is now being used to bring Android Studio to the web.

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.