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Google•May 19, 2026
Google AI Studio Android App Builder
Paid
Google
Android
AI Studio
Kotlin
Jetpack Compose
No-Code
Gemini
Google IO 2026
### TL;DR
Google AI Studio can now build entire native Android apps from a single prompt — no installation required. Powered by Gemini, it generates Kotlin/Jetpack Compose apps with an embedded browser-based Android emulator for live preview, direct device install via USB/ADB, and one-click publish to Google Play internal testing track.
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Pricing
Free (Google AI Studio)
Cost structure
Version
Launch (May 2026)
Current release version
Hardware
Android device (optional, for install); browser-based — no local setup required
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Category
Paid
Licensing model
Region
Global
Primary region
Key Features
- Prompt-to-Android-app in the browser — generates full Kotlin/Jetpack Compose apps with an embedded Android emulator for live preview; no SDK, no local setup, supports Camera, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, and Gemini API integrations out of the box
- Instant device install and Google Play publishing — connect your Android phone via USB and install directly from AI Studio using ADB; publish to a Google Play internal testing track in minutes with automatic bundle packaging and app record creation
- Seamless handoff to Android Studio or Antigravity — download a ZIP or export directly to GitHub to continue development locally; integrates with Firebase (Firestore, Auth, App Check) coming soon and supports Gemini in Android Studio for advanced workflows
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