Optimize your app performance for the next generation of Android (I/O Connect ‘26)

As memory management evolves toward enforced efficiency, learn how we’re partnering with you to maintain a premium experience across the ecosystem. Dan Brown, Ataul Munim, and Alessando Dovis explore the tools available today to optimize your app’s footprint and prepare for the roadmap of upcoming changes. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 2:58 - Memory on Android 9:16 - App memory limits in Android 17 10:12 - In-field monitoring and profiling 15:24 - R8 and memory optimization 20:34 - Bitmaps and image management 27:48 - App resilience and Low memory killer daemon 30:24 - Track app kills and handle memory pressure 33:47 - Recap of app optimization techniques 35:06 - Improve startup time with profiles 36:06 - Save UI state with rememberSaveable 37:12 - Session summary Subscribe to Android Developers → https://goo.gle/AndroidDevs #Android #GoogleIOConnect #AndroidApps Event: Google I/O Connect Berlin 2026 Speakers: Dan Brown, Ataul Munim, Alessando Dovis Products Mentioned: Android