# Google I/O Published articles for Google I/O. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Google I/O 2026: The Sessions Worth Your Time DevFeed: [Google I/O 2026: The Sessions Worth Your Time]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: blundell Published: 2026-06-02T17:22:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Blundell]() Topics: [Google](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Android](), [Model Context Protocol](), [Jetpack](), [App]() Tags: [2026](), [agent](), [agentic](), [ai](), [android](), [androiddev](), [antigravity](), [generative-ui](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [google-io](), [intermediate](), [jetpack](), [mcp](), [reference](), [reference-androiddev-google-io]() ### AI overview An opinionated guide to the Google I/O 2026 sessions most relevant to developers. It highlights Gemini updates, agent transaction protocols, generative UI in Google Search, and Android App Functions, which are presented as being in preview and enabling assistants to call app capabilities. ### Source excerpt Like every year, I binge-watched I/O. And like every year I came out the other side with more links than time. A fire-hose of announcements, most of which you'll never touch, a handful of which will change how you work next week. Here I filter for you. Links to the sessions are inline so you [...] The post Google I/O 2026: The Sessions Worth Your Time first appeared on Blundell. ## That's a wrap: Everything Flutter at Google I/O 2026 DevFeed: [That's a wrap: Everything Flutter at Google I/O 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Emma Twersky Published: 2026-05-28T15:43:11Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Flutter - Medium]() Topics: [Flutter](), [Google](), [Dart](), [releases](), [ide]() Tags: [2026](), [dart](), [flutter](), [flutter-app-development](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [googleio](), [ios](), [macos](), [releases]() ### AI overview A recap of Flutter and Dart announcements and presentations from Google I/O 2026, including Flutter 3.44, Dart 3.12, Agentic Hot Reload, GenUI, Impeller rendering improvements, platform updates, and related developer sessions. ### Source excerpt Flutter recap at Google I/O 2026! What a week! Google I/O 2026 is officially in the books. It's time to recap the whirlwind of updates for the Flutter and Dart communities. https://medium.com/media/d0d2e640108865de13df503f39550e39/href The onsite star was a full-sized specialty coffee shop in the absolute center of Google I/O, built entirely with Flutter GenUI, where nanobanana-generated artwork was printed right on the coffee foam. Just a few generated foam coffee art lattes at I/O But don't worry if you weren't able to make it to Shoreline. We recorded every moment and more, now available for on-demand viewing on the Flutter YouTube channel. 📺 Watch every session From keynote to tech session, we can't wait for you to see every moment of Flutter from I/O 2026. 🌟 What's new in Flutterhttps://medium.com/media/8990b6ee337f71dd5fe4b546e415b28e/href A few of the highlights: Flutter 3.44 & Dart 3.12: These releases brought major advancements with Agentic Hot Reload, GenUI with a showcase from Li-Te Cheng on the DeepMind team, Toyota has embedded Flutter in the 2026 RAV4, improved rendering performance with Impeller, decoupling of Material and Cupertino UI from the framework, Swift Package Manager is on by default for iOS and macOS, Canonical now leads the Flutter desktop roadmap, and significant updates to platform-specific fidelity with HCPP. 🌟 Vibe once, run anywhere with Antigravity and Flutterhttps://medium.com/media/09b6dd58a4887dc5633ea68bfd9b4f22/href What you'll learn: A technical introduction to Antigravity, a new IDE focused on building with agents. You will learn how to leverage "vibe-based" development to create experiences that adapt and run across all platforms seamlessly. Why it matters: It provides the architectural roadmap for shifting from "hard-coded" layouts to "vibe-based" generative experiences, allowing your app to adapt to user needs on the fly. How to write really good Flutter codehttps://medium.com/media/9f58da82d9e2e2741f0dca7f94fd8ad5/href Wha ## What's new from Firebase at Google I/O 2026 DevFeed: [What's new from Firebase at Google I/O 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Seba Gnagnarella; Arthur Thompson; Kristen Richards Published: 2026-05-19T01:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Agent Skills](), [Google](), [Mobile](), [Android Studio](), [Flutter](), [Model Context Protocol]() Tags: [2026](), [a-b-testing](), [agent-skills](), [ai-logic](), [ai-studio](), [android](), [android-studio](), [antigravity](), [app-check](), [application-design-center](), [authentication](), [cloud-logging](), [cloud-run](), [crashlytics](), [firebase](), [firestore](), [flutter](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [hybrid-inference](), [ios](), [mcp](), [mobile](), [news](), [remote-config](), [security]() ### AI overview Firebase announces updates from Google I/O 2026, including integrations with Google Antigravity and Android Studio, expanded Agent Skills for mobile development, and support for Firestore, Firebase Authentication, Crashlytics, and Remote Config. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## 2025 in Review DevFeed: [2025 in Review]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Kate Quinn Published: 2026-01-06T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Una Kravets]() Topics: [Web platform](), [Google](), [Responsive Design](), [ui]() Tags: [2025](), [developer](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [keynote](), [responsive-design](), [web](), [web-platform](), [work]() ### AI overview A personal review of 2025 covering family life, travel, creative projects, reading, and career milestones. The author reflects on contributing to web platform capabilities at Google, including container queries, anchor positioning, and customizable select menus, and outlines an intention to improve the web experience in 2026. ### Source excerpt 2025 in review. ## Now in Android #118 -- Google I/O 2025 Part II DevFeed: [Now in Android #118 -- Google I/O 2025 Part II]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Daniel Galpin Published: 2025-06-18T17:01:42Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Android Developers - Medium]() Topics: [Android](), [Jetpack Compose](), [Google](), [cameraX](), [media3](), [Accessibility](), [Kotlin Multiplatform](), [Android Studio]() Tags: [accessibility](), [android](), [android-studio](), [camerax](), [compose](), [featured](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [google-io-2025](), [jetpack-compose](), [kotlin-multiplatform](), [media3](), [now-in-android]() ### AI overview This article covers the second part of Google I/O 2025 updates for Android development. It highlights new Jetpack Compose capabilities, Compose-first Navigation 3, CameraX and Media3 integration, accessibility testing, Kotlin Multiplatform, Android Studio improvements, and related Android ecosystem updates. ### Source excerpt Now in Android #118 -- Google I/O 2025 Part IICompose, Camera and Media, Accessibility ,KMP, Tools, Maps, AndroidX, Google Home, integrating the web, Google Play, and more Welcome to part two of a special Google I/O 2025 edition of Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in Android development. This second edition covers the latest from Jetpack Compose, Camera and Media, Accessibility ,Kotlin Multiplatform, Android development tools, Google Maps, AndroidX, Google Home with Gemini, integrating web functionality, Google Play, and more. Part one included coverage of Material Expressive, watches, cars, tablets, laptops, connected displays, the latest in adaptive app development, XR development, taking advantage of on-device and cloud based AI, and Android 16. https://medium.com/media/ac4b380d9ad7f761525349fa12cc14a0/href Now in Android: 118 - What's new in Android development at Google I/O 2025 (part 2) Most of the content of this post is available in the form of a video or podcast, so feel free to watch or listen rather than read on. (Or do all three to help you remember! There won't be a quiz.) Jetpack Compose 💻 Jetpack Compose introduced new features, including autofill support, auto-sizing text, visibility tracking, the animate bounds modifier, and accessibility checks in tests, and that's just the beginning of what's new: animateBounds provides automatic animations of a Composable's position and size within a LookaheadScope, while visibility tracking is used when you need high-performance information on a composable's position in its root container, screen, or window. For more on autofill, autosize, and the new state based TextField, check out the "Mastering text input in Compose" talk. https://medium.com/media/9d6173df81f8e842f25b25f0a406c606/href Navigation 3 is a brand new, Compose-first navigation library, now in alpha that's designed to give you greater control while simplifying building complex navigation flows. Announcing Jetpack Navigati ## Now in Android #117 -- Google I/O 2025 Part I DevFeed: [Now in Android #117 -- Google I/O 2025 Part I]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Daniel Galpin Published: 2025-06-05T17:28:56Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Android Developers - Medium]() Topics: [Android](), [Material Design](), [Development](), [Google](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Android XR](), [Large Screen](), [User experience (UX)]() Tags: [2025](), [adaptive](), [ai](), [android](), [android-16](), [android-xr](), [design-patterns](), [development](), [featured](), [gemini](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [google-io-2025](), [material-design](), [now-in-android](), [ux]() ### AI overview This first part of a special Google I/O 2025 edition of Now in Android surveys updates across Material Design, Android form factors, adaptive app development, Android XR, on-device and cloud-based AI, and Android 16. It highlights Material 3 Expressive, including new motion physics, typography, shapes, colors, and component configuration capabilities. ### Source excerpt Now in Android #117 -- Google I/O 2025 Part IDesign, Watches, Cars, Tablets, Adaptive Apps, Android XR, Gemini, and Android 16 Welcome to part one of a special two-part Google I/O 2025 edition of Now in Android. This first post will cover a bunch of changes related to the latest evolution of Material Design, watches, cars, tablets, laptops, and connected displays, the latest in adaptive app development, XR development, how to take advantage of on-device and cloud based AI, and Android 16. https://medium.com/media/f4779f9096112bf2cfff21aec7eeb199/hrefhttps://medium.com/media/d23b17afda66e01541bb4c84ecea4974/href Most of the content of this post is available in the form of a video or podcast, so feel free to watch or listen rather than read on. (Or do all three to help you remember! There won't be a quiz.) The Android Show: I/O Edition -- what Android devs need to know! 🤖 We began the I/O season with a special edition of The Android Show, where we introduced the latest evolution of Material Design, Material 3 Expressive. https://medium.com/media/815112dc9a5b3a849cced5343837f4e6/href The Android Show: I/O Edition - what Android devs need to know! https://medium.com/media/906cc031e2cbb814b2a4964db156a2cc/href Material 3 Expressive adds a new motion physics system, new type styles for variable and static fonts, an expanded shape library with morphing animations, and an expanded range of colors. Fifteen new or updated components now feature more configuration capabilities, shape options, emphasized text, and other expressive updates. The Material team has a post where you can read all about it, including design tactics. M3 Expressive: Engaging UX Design At I/O Build next-level UX with Material 3 Expressive covered how to use the new expressive design patterns; breaking down the research, explaining new guidelines, and including new design files + code. https://medium.com/media/4ce31edc8b396f71acc6192d1ac6160f/href The first beta of the Q3 Android 16 update contains much of ## What's new in Firebase at I/O 2025 DevFeed: [What's new in Firebase at I/O 2025]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Aja Hammerly; Seba Gnagnarella Published: 2025-05-20T10:51:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Google](), [Figma](), [Firestore](), [Authentication](), [ui]() Tags: [2025](), [ai](), [ai-logic](), [app-check](), [app-development](), [app-hosting](), [authentication](), [cloud](), [code](), [data](), [database](), [design](), [development](), [emulator-suite](), [figma](), [firebase](), [firebase-ai-logic](), [firebase-studio](), [firestore](), [gemini](), [genkit](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [launch](), [mcp](), [news](), [phone-number-verification](), [postgresql](), [remote-config](), [sql-connect](), [terraform](), [unity](), [updates](), [vertex-ai]() ### AI overview Firebase's I/O 2025 updates introduce new Firebase Studio capabilities, including Gemini 2.5 support, Figma design import, image replacement, and automated backend setup with Firebase Authentication and Firestore integrations. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Top Firebase Studio updates from Google I/O 2025 DevFeed: [Top Firebase Studio updates from Google I/O 2025]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jess Kuras; Kirupa Chinnathambi Published: 2025-05-20T10:50:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Figma plugin](), [Authentication](), [Firestore](), [hosting]() Tags: [2025](), [ai](), [app-hosting](), [authentication](), [figma-plugin](), [firebase](), [firebase-studio](), [firestore](), [full-stack-development](), [gemini](), [google-i-o](), [launch]() ### AI overview Firebase Studio updates include Gemini 2.5 Pro support, improvements to the App Prototyping agent, bug fixes, Figma design import through the Builder.io plugin, and automated recommendations and provisioning for Firebase Auth and Cloud Firestore backend services. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Building AI-powered apps with Firebase AI Logic DevFeed: [Building AI-powered apps with Firebase AI Logic]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Thevi Sundaralingam; Dmitry Lyalin; Miguel Ramos Published: 2025-05-20T10:49:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Generative AI](), [SDKs](), [Genkit](), [API]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-logic](), [dashboards](), [firebase](), [firebase-ai-logic](), [gemini](), [genkit](), [google-i-o](), [hybrid-inference](), [inference](), [launch](), [node-js](), [on-device](), [on-device-ai](), [sdks](), [vertex-ai]() ### AI overview Firebase announces Firebase AI Logic, the evolution of Vertex AI in Firebase, with client-side and Genkit-based server-side integrations for generative AI. New capabilities include Gemini Developer API access, hybrid and on-device inference, Unity support, image generation and editing, enhanced observability, and dynamic model lookup in Genkit for Node.js. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Introducing Unity support in Firebase AI Logic DevFeed: [Introducing Unity support in Firebase AI Logic]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Andrew Peynado; Anthony Maurice; Joe Spiro Published: 2025-05-20T10:48:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Unity](), [Android XR](), [Generative AI](), [SDKs](), [Streaming]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-logic](), [android](), [android-xr](), [announce](), [firebase](), [games](), [gemini](), [generative-ai](), [google-i-o](), [ios](), [launch](), [multimodal](), [news](), [sdk](), [streaming](), [unity]() ### AI overview Firebase AI Logic for Unity is available in Preview as a client-side SDK for integrating Gemini-powered generative AI into Unity games and Android XR applications. It supports multimodal input and output, bidirectional streaming, and access through the Gemini Developer API or Vertex AI Gemini API. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Firebase MCP Server DevFeed: [Firebase MCP Server]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Bleigh Published: 2025-05-20T10:47:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [MCP Server](), [Model Context Protocol](), [Firebase CLI](), [Artificial Intelligence]() Tags: [agents](), [ai](), [cloud-messaging](), [cloud-storage](), [experimental](), [explore](), [firebase](), [firebase-cli](), [firestore](), [google-i-o](), [launch](), [mcp](), [mcp-server](), [security-rules]() ### AI overview Firebase announces an experimental Firebase MCP Server, integrated with the Firebase CLI, that lets AI assistants and coding agents use standardized tools to configure, build, manage, and observe Firebase applications. The article describes capabilities including project setup, user management, Firestore access, GraphQL queries, security-rule validation, messaging, Remote Config deployment, crash monitoring, and Cloud Storage URL generation. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Data Connect Adds Transaction Support and Gemini-Assisted Development DevFeed: [Data Connect Adds Transaction Support and Gemini-Assisted Development]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Cynthia Wang Published: 2025-05-20T10:46:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [VS Code Extension](), [GraphQL]() Tags: [admin-sdk](), [ai](), [firebase](), [gemini](), [google-i-o](), [graphql](), [launch](), [mcp](), [postgresql](), [release](), [sql-connect](), [vs-code]() ### AI overview Firebase announces Data Connect updates including transaction support for multi-step operations and Gemini-assisted schema, query, mutation, and deployment workflows. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## More ways to deploy with Firebase App Hosting DevFeed: [More ways to deploy with Firebase App Hosting]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Julia Reid; Eric Gilmore Published: 2025-05-20T10:45:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [hosting](), [Command-line interface](), [CI/CD](), [web applications]() Tags: [app-hosting](), [ci-cd](), [emulator-suite](), [firebase](), [firebase-cli](), [firebase-studio](), [google-i-o](), [hosting](), [launch](), [monitoring](), [terraform](), [updates](), [web]() ### AI overview Firebase App Hosting adds deployment options for source code and container images without GitHub, including Firebase Studio and the Firebase CLI. It also automatically configures the Firebase SDK emulator for local testing and provides monitoring in Firebase Studio. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Firebase at I/O Connect 2024 DevFeed: [Firebase at I/O Connect 2024]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Andrea Wu Published: 2024-09-27T06:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Genkit](), [observability](), [telemetry](), [Testing](), [Generative AI](), [Google]() Tags: [ai](), [app-distribution](), [community](), [firebase](), [generative-ai](), [genkit](), [google-i-o](), [launch](), [news](), [observability](), [performance-monitoring](), [telemetry](), [testing](), [updates]() ### AI overview The Firebase team reports on its participation in regional I/O Connect events in Berlin, Bengaluru, and Beijing. The article announces Firebase AI Monitoring in private preview, an AI Testing Agent in early access preview through Firebase App Distribution, and the I/O Crossword project. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Cross-Document View Transitions DevFeed: [Cross-Document View Transitions]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2024-07-18T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Donovan LaDuke - Developer]() Topics: [view transitions](), [Web Development](), [Chrome](), [Edge](), [CSS](), [Single-page application (SPA)]() Tags: [chrome](), [css](), [firefox](), [google-i-o](), [microsoft-edge](), [navigation](), [view-transitions](), [web-apps]() ### AI overview This article explains how Cross-Document View Transitions can make traditional multi-page websites feel more seamless by adding navigation and shared-element animations between full-page loads. It also discusses progressive enhancement and current browser support. ### Source excerpt Make Multi-Page applications feel more seamless with built in navigation transition animations in the latest version of Chrome as announced at Google I/O ## Dynamic Layouts with ContextualFlowRow and ContextualFlowColumn DevFeed: [Dynamic Layouts with ContextualFlowRow and ContextualFlowColumn]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2024-06-06T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Donovan LaDuke - Developer]() Topics: [Compose](), [Large Screen]() Tags: [api](), [compose](), [devices](), [examples](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [layout](), [screen]() ### AI overview A tutorial on using Compose's ContextualFlowRow and ContextualFlowColumn for dynamic row and column layouts. It explains how these components support fixed row or column counts, overflow policies, lazy layout, and adaptation to large-screen devices such as tablets and foldables. ### Source excerpt Check out ContextualFlowRow and ContextualFlowColumn a new way to layout items in a row or column with a dynamic number of items that accounts for dynamic screen sizes automagically ## Introducing Gemini in Firebase DevFeed: [Introducing Gemini in Firebase]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Thevi Sundaralingam; Richie Foreman; Viswanathan Munisamy Published: 2024-05-27T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Crashlytics]() Tags: [ai](), [crashlytics](), [firebase](), [gemini](), [google-i-o](), [launch](), [vertex-ai]() ### AI overview Firebase introduces Gemini in Firebase, an AI assistant integrated into Firebase console workflows. It can answer Firebase questions, generate code snippets, provide troubleshooting support, and assist with Crashlytics issue analysis. ### Source excerpt AI Assistance for App Developers ## What's new in Firebase at I/O 2024 DevFeed: [What's new in Firebase at I/O 2024]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Frank van Puffelen; Marina Coelho; Rich Hyndman Published: 2024-05-14T06:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [PostgreSQL](), [API](), [Databases](), [GraphQL](), [SDKs](), [SQL](), [Cloud](), [NoSQL](), [Embeddings]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-logic](), [api](), [app](), [app-check](), [app-development](), [app-hosting](), [cloud](), [crashlytics](), [data](), [database](), [developers](), [embeddings](), [feature-rollouts](), [firebase](), [firestore](), [gemini](), [genkit](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [graphql](), [launch](), [postgresql](), [remote-config](), [sdks](), [sql](), [sql-connect](), [vertex-ai]() ### AI overview Firebase announces product and feature updates at Google I/O 2024, including Firebase Data Connect, which brings PostgreSQL databases hosted on Cloud SQL to Firebase. Data Connect uses a GraphQL-based language to generate databases, API servers, and strongly typed SDKs, and can automatically synchronize changes across them. ### Source excerpt New logo, more AI, and... wait for it - SQL - oh my! ## Google announces expanded Kotlin Multiplatform support and adoption at Google I/O 2024 DevFeed: [Google announces expanded Kotlin Multiplatform support and adoption at Google I/O 2024]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2024-05-14T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Touchlab | Enterprise Mobile Innovation & Development]() Topics: [Kotlin Multiplatform](), [Kotlin](), [Android](), [Google](), [cross-platform](), [kotlin-multiplatform-libraries](), [Jetpack](), [Library]() Tags: [android](), [cross-platform](), [developer-experience](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [kmp](), [kotlin](), [kotlin-multiplatform](), [multiplatform](), [skie](), [tooling]() ### AI overview The article discusses Google I/O 2024 announcements about Kotlin Multiplatform. It highlights Android support, recommendations to share business logic, KMP support in Jetpack libraries, Google Docs' use of KMP, and Google's mention of SKIE. ### Source excerpt Big News from Google I/O! Android is officially supporting Kotlin Multiplatform. The announcement includes a shout out to SKIE, first-class tooling and library support, and official recommendations for using KMP. ## How Meetup Used Android Baseline Profiles to Reduce Cold Startup Time by 36% DevFeed: [How Meetup Used Android Baseline Profiles to Reduce Cold Startup Time by 36%]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Colin Lee Published: 2023-07-19T19:26:13Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Making Meetup - Medium]() Topics: [Android](), [Mobile](), [Benchmark](), [App](), [Google](), [Refactoring]() Tags: [android](), [android-app-development](), [app-development](), [app-performance](), [app-startup](), [benchmark](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [meetup](), [mobile](), [mobile-app-development](), [mobile-app-performance](), [performance](), [pixel](), [refactoring]() ### AI overview Meetup integrated Android baseline profiles into its main app and measured a 36% improvement in best-case cold startup time on a Pixel 3, from 970ms to 620ms. The article explains that baseline profiles let the JVM pre-compile functions before they are needed, while noting that the business impact on conversion, retention, and revenue was not established. ### Source excerpt As consumers, we've all been there -- you download a new app, launch it for the first time, and are frustrated by how long it takes to start up. If an app is sluggish at first launch, it leaves a bad first impression that's hard to overcome. At Meetup, we realized having slower apps was likely costing us users and revenue. So we implemented a simple change that cut our app's startup time by 36%, delivering a smoother experience that helps us to convert and retain users. And -- we did it without even writing much code. The Meetup mobile app, which now uses baseline profiles to start up to 36% faster Here's how we did it. Google recently introduced a technology called baseline profiles that optimizes Android apps for faster launch times. It allows the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) to pre-compile functions so they're ready before they're needed. As soon as it was announced at Google I/O 2022, I began adding baseline profiles to Meetup's Android apps. Recently, I conducted a benchmark test to measure the impact. The results were astounding. We integrated baseline profiles into our main Meetup Android app and saw best case cold app startup times on a Pixel 3 drop from 970ms to 620ms -- a 36% improvement. For app performance, a 36% improvement is remarkable. On a large refactoring initiative at a previous company, we were only able to achieve a 10% improvement in performance. Easy performance wins like baseline profiles don't come across your desk every day. This is what a baseline profile actually looks like before it is converted into binary For a more detailed understanding of baseline profiles, I recommend watching the Google video below. The takeaway for any mobile app business is clear. Your app startup experience shapes lasting first impressions. Is your app fast and friction-less or sluggish and buggy? Investing in performance optimizations like baseline profiles can deliver a big competitive advantage by creating smoother first-time user experiences. The result is high ## Firebase updates announced at Google I/O 2023 include PaLM API Extensions and full-stack development improvements DevFeed: [Firebase updates announced at Google I/O 2023 include PaLM API Extensions and full-stack development improvements]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Dmitry Lyalin Published: 2023-05-10T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Google](), [Extension](), [Generative AI](), [PaLM API](), [Firestore](), [Development](), [Serverless]() Tags: [ai](), [android](), [app-check](), [app-distribution](), [astro](), [cloud-functions](), [crashlytics](), [extension](), [extensions](), [firebase](), [firestore](), [flutter](), [full-stack-development](), [generative-ai](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [ios](), [launch](), [palm](), [palm-api](), [performance-monitoring](), [python](), [remote-config](), [serverless](), [svelte](), [terraform](), [updates](), [vue](), [web]() ### AI overview Firebase announces Google I/O 2023 updates including new generative AI Extensions powered by the PaLM API, a preview of the Chatbot with PaLM API extension, and improvements intended to simplify full-stack development. ### Source excerpt Everything we shipped! From AI Extensions to launches that simplify full stack development ## State of CSS 2022 DevFeed: [State of CSS 2022]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Erik Runyon Published: 2022-05-17T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Erik Runyon]() Topics: [CSS](), [Web Development](), [Google]() Tags: [css](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [overview](), [snippet](), [technical](), [web](), [web-development]() ### AI overview An overview of current and upcoming CSS features, presented by Adam Argyle at Google I/O 2022. ### Source excerpt A great overview of all the latest and upcoming CSS features. Presented by Adam Argyle at Google I/O '22. ## Compose phases and optimizations DevFeed: [Compose phases and optimizations]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: James Shvarts Published: 2022-05-14T01:27:04Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Android Blog - Mobile Dev Notes]() Topics: [Jetpack Compose](), [Optimization](), [ui](), [Code](), [Canvas]() Tags: [canvas](), [code](), [getting-started](), [google-i-o](), [jetpack-compose](), [optimization](), [performance](), [user-interface]() ### AI overview This tutorial explains the three Jetpack Compose rendering phases--Composition, Layout, and Drawing--and shows how to improve animation performance by limiting recomposition and layout work. It demonstrates moving changing color state into a Canvas drawing operation so only the Drawing phase repeats. ### Source excerpt Learn about Compose Phases and optimizing UI by controlling what Phases get executed when data in composable changes ## What's new from Firebase at Google I/O 2022 DevFeed: [What's new from Firebase at Google I/O 2022]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Tyler Crowe Published: 2022-05-11T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Extension](), [Google](), [App](), [Development]() Tags: [android](), [app-check](), [app-development](), [app-distribution](), [apps](), [crashlytics](), [emulator-suite](), [extension](), [extensions](), [firebase](), [flutter](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [hosting](), [ios](), [news](), [performance-monitoring](), [swift](), [updates](), [web]() ### AI overview Firebase announces updates presented at Google I/O 2022, including Extension events, third-party extensions, and integrations intended to support app development and customization. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. 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