Issue #710

January 18th, 2026
Articles & Tutorials
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Tezov outlines a minimal Koin configuration approach tailored for Kotlin Multiplatform projects.
Sebastian Sellmair and Azat Abdullin describe stable Compose Hot Reload 1.0 enabling zero-configuration dynamic UI updates in Compose Multiplatform.
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Luca presents NavEntryScope to bridge Hilt’s scope gaps and manage shared dependencies per navigation entry.
Bruno Lannoo shows how delegation and sub-agents help structure scalable AI agent architectures in Kotlin.
Márton Braun explains the essential changes developers must apply to keep Android projects compatible with Android Gradle Plugin 9.
Suhyeon Kim showcases a declarative haptic-feedback library that makes implementing cross-platform tactile interactions in Compose Multiplatform easy.
Anshul Vyas breaks down how Kotlin’s in, out, and reified generics enable safer, more flexible type-safe code with examples.
Nav Singh showcases Material3 ListItem upgrades, adding segmented variants and integrated selection and click behaviors with expressive elevation, shape, and motion support.
Angélica Oliveira and Aline Ayres explain configuring Android Studio’s AI with MCP servers, alternate models, and prompt libraries to enhance development workflows.
Vasya Drobushkov clarifies cancellation and exception handling in Kotlin coroutines and suggests relying on safe return types over exceptions.
Victor Brandalise outlines practical techniques to minimize unnecessary recompositions in Jetpack Compose for better performance.
Segun Famisa shows how custom text rendering in Compose enables deeper control using TextMeasurer and Canvas.
Joe Birch demonstrates a responsive Compose TabRow that adapts layout based on available space.
Eevis Panula shows how Compose layouts can adapt content structure, not just text size, to improve accessibility.
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Libraries & Code
Customizable Fling Physics for Jetpack Compose. Take full control of scroll momentum in LazyColumn, LazyRow, Pagers, and more with 9+ presets, snap behavior, and adaptive physics.
Mozart is a library that allows you to create Android Live Wallpapers using Jetpack Compose.
Declarative Haptic Feedback Library for Compose Multiplatform
News
Elvira Mustafina introduces Compose Multiplatform 1.10.0 with performance, API, and stability improvements across all supported platforms.
Android Gradle plugin 9.0 is a major release that brings API and behavior changes.
Google introduces more flexible LLM selection and enhanced Agent Mode capabilities in Android Studio to support complex, multi-step developer workflows.
Videos & Podcasts
Discover the new features and updates in Android Studio Otter Feature Drops 1, 2, and 3.
Join hosts Tor, Chet, and Romain as they sit down with Diego Perez (Android Studio) and Patrick Fuentes (Developer Relations) to explore the new frontiers of Android XR.
We know we're not supposed to use `GlobalScope`. Dave Leeds examines what CoroutineScope we should use instead.
Fragmented is changing. New direction, new cohost. Kaushik explains the pivot from Android to AI development and introduces Iury Souza.
Philipp Lackner talks about which navigation library in Jetpack Compose is recommended in a real production Android app in early 2026.
Angélica Oliveira and Aline Ayres show how to enhance Android Studio AI with MCP servers, external models, and custom prompt libraries.
Specials
Chet Haase tells a "fictional" podcast origin story to reflect on how creative projects change once reality meets initial enthusiasm.
Paul Samuels shares insights from evolving a developer tool to improve developer experience by reducing friction, enhancing usability, and fostering broader contribution
JetBrains is running a quick 3-minute survey for Android developers about cross-platform development, including Kotlin-based code sharing: what you’ve heard of, how you feel about different approaches, and what influences the decision to use them (or not). As a thank you, thoughtful responses can enter a raffle to win either a $50 Amazon gift card or a 6-month JetBrains All Products Pack subscription.