Google unveiled major AI upgrades for Android Studio at Google I/O 2025, introducing groundbreaking features to streamline mobile app development. The IDE now integrates “agentic AI” tools powered by the new Gemini 2.5 Pro model, designed to accelerate coding workflows.
Key Innovations in Android Studio
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Journeys Automated Testing:
Developers can now create app tests using natural language descriptions. Gemini AI executes these user journey simulations across physical/virtual devices, with results displayed directly in the IDE.
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Agent Mode:
An upcoming autonomous feature that handles multi-step development tasks. Example use cases include API integration with automated dependency management, file edits, and bug resolution.
Enhanced Development Tools
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AI-Powered Crash Analysis:
Improved App Quality Insights panel uses Gemini to diagnose crash causes and suggest code fixes.
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Studio Labs:
Experimental features accessible via Settings menu, including Android Studio Cloud preview for browser-based development environments.
Workflow Enhancements
- Automated dependency management via Version Upgrade Agent
- Natural language UI transformations in Compose Preview
- Image-based prompt assistance for UI mockups
- Customizable coding rules through “Rules in Gemini”
- Enterprise-grade security for Gemini Code Assist
Platform Improvements
- Resizable Compose Previews with navigation upgrades
- Embedded Android XR emulator support
- Enhanced Backup/Restore functionality
- Kotlin Multiplatform optimizations
- Compatibility tools for Android’s 16KB page architecture
