Ataul Munim

Developer Relations Engineer at Google

Ataul is an Android developer based near London, UK. He joined the Google Developers Experts programme in 2016 with a specialisation in accessibility and inclusive design on Android, and is currently working at Google as a manager in the Android Developer Relations team, looking after Core OS, App Compat, and Better Together.

Cultivating Your App: Planting the Seeds for Android 16 Success

Growing a great app means tending to it, and Android 16 brings new opportunities for a healthier, more robust codebase. While the August 2026 target SDK requirement for API level 36 is still on the horizon, Droidcon Berlin 2025 is the perfect time to plant the seeds for your app's future success. This talk offers a clear, practical guide to the most significant changes and key enhancements in Android 16 that will help your app flourish. We'll explore how to develop truly adaptive layouts for large screens, as Android 16 moves beyond old restrictions, encouraging flexible and responsive UIs that thrive on any device. Learn about new ways to nurture performance, like the refined fixed-rate work scheduling, designed to keep your app healthy and efficient. Plus, we'll delve into the latest connectivity updates in the Bluetooth stack, including new intents for more robust bond loss and encryption handling, ensuring your app's connections stay strong. Join us to deepen your understanding of Android 16's core changes. You'll leave with actionable insights to gradually integrate these best practices into your development cycle, ensuring your apps are well-rooted and ready to grow with the platform.