Google opens Android development to third-party AI agents and unveils new Gemini APIs
What happened
Google introduced Android Studio Rabbit 2 with support for more than 40 coding agents through the open Agent Client Protocol, including Claude, Codex, and Google Antigravity. Android CLI updates add Compose previews and memory leak analysis for agents. Google also announced an alpha Agentic API powered by Gemini Nano 4, a beta AppFunctions API for shared tool calling, and a Connected Apps Platform preview linking apps to Google Search and Gemini.
Why it matters
Direct IDE access for third-party coding agents and shared app functions illustrate how Google is extending agent integration across Android development workflows and on-device app interactions.
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