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Mercari reduces 355K lines of code, a 69% difference, by rebuilding with Jetpack Compose
Mercari reduces 355K lines of code, a 69% difference, by rebuilding with Jetpack Compose

27 March 2023

Posted by the Android team In 2020, the Mercari team took on a big initiative to update its app’s technical infrastructure. At...


Concepts users spend 70% more time using the app on tablets than on phones
Concepts users spend 70% more time using the app on tablets than on phones

24 March 2023

Posted by the Android team Concepts is a digital illustration app created by TopHatch that helps creative thinkers bring their vi...


Play Commerce prevented over $2 billion in fraudulent and abusive transactions in 2022
Play Commerce prevented over $2 billion in fraudulent and abusive transactions in 2022

23 March 2023

Posted by Sheenam Mittal, Product Manager, Google Play Google Play Commerce enables you to monetize your apps and games at scale in o...


Media3 is ready to play!
Media3 is ready to play!

23 March 2023

Posted by Nevin Mital - Developer Relations Engineer, Android Media Today, we’re pleased to announce the full release of the Jetpack...