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Latest Narwhal 3 | 2026.1.2 · by GoogleWebsite

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Narwhal 3 | 2026.1.2

Narwhal 3 Feature Drop

Gemini in Android Studio gains agentic multi-file edits.

Added
  • Agent Mode can now plan and apply changes across multiple files.
Fixed
  • Fixed Gradle sync hangs on projects using version catalogs.
Deprecated
  • Deprecated the legacy Device File Explorer in favor of the new Device Manager.
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Meerkat 2 | 2025.3.2

Meerkat Feature Drop

Faster builds and improved Compose previews.

Added
  • Compose preview screenshot testing is now stable.
Fixed
  • Reduced incremental build times for large multi-module apps.
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Ladybug | 2024.2.2

Ladybug Patch 2

Toolchain updates and security fixes.

Changed
  • Bundled JetBrains Runtime updated to a newer build.
Fixed
  • Fixed layout editor crash when rendering nested scroll views.
Security
  • Patched a vulnerability in the bundled Gradle wrapper download.
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