At Google I/O 2025, Android Studio received a major upgrade with the introduction of advanced AI features powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro. Google’s development environment for Android is evolving into a more intelligent workspace, bringing agentic AI into the fold with two standout additions: Journeys and Agent Mode.
With Journeys, developers can now describe how users interact with their app in plain language—actions, flows, and expected outcomes—and Gemini will handle the testing. This means no more writing test code from scratch. Google aims to simplify app validation, letting developers quickly identify bugs and ship reliable code faster. Although the feature is still in experimental mode, it works across physical and virtual Android devices, and the test results appear right inside the IDE.
Soon, Android Studio will also get Agent Mode, another Gemini-powered tool designed to manage multi-step development tasks. Say you want to integrate a new API—Agent Mode can generate an execution plan, manage dependencies, edit your code, and even fix errors along the way. It’s like having an autonomous AI teammate built into your IDE.
Gemini’s AI capabilities extend even further. The App Quality Insights panel now leverages crash insights powered by AI to explain why an app might crash—and what developers can do to fix it. Plus, a Version Upgrade Agent is coming soon to handle dependency updates automatically, reducing technical debt over time.
To make these tools more accessible, Google is launching Studio Labs—an experimental settings menu where developers can opt into testing new AI features directly from stable Android Studio releases, starting with the upcoming Narwhal version.
In parallel, the public preview of Android Studio Cloud is now live through Firebase Studio. This cloud-based version streams a Linux machine running Android Studio straight to your browser, allowing you to build Android apps from anywhere with an internet connection.
The new features also include smart Jetpack Compose enhancements: Gemini can generate Compose preview code, rewrite UI elements using natural language, and even process screenshots and mockups as input. Developers can also set rules for Gemini to follow—like preferred coding styles or output formats—making the tool feel more tailored to each workflow.
For teams, Google is offering an enterprise-grade version of Android Studio AI through Gemini Code Assist. Available under Standard and Enterprise subscriptions, this version supports secure deployments while helping organizations harness AI productivity without compromising data safety.
Other updates include resizable previews in Compose Preview, improved navigation, a built-in Android XR emulator, and enhancements to backup and sync capabilities. Google is also preparing developers for upcoming architectural changes in Android by providing early warnings and testing tools for 16KB page sizes.
From solo developers to enterprise teams, Android Studio’s AI-powered evolution promises a more productive, intuitive, and intelligent development experience.
