Google has published new guidance to help Android developers prepare their apps for the next generation of Samsung Galaxy devices, highlighting best practices for building adaptive experiences that work across a wide range of screen sizes and device form factors.
The recommendations encourage developers to move beyond phone-only layouts and adopt responsive design techniques that automatically adapt to foldables, tablets, and other large-screen Android devices. According to Google, creating layouts that adjust dynamically to available screen space is key to delivering a consistent user experience as Android hardware continues to evolve.
A central recommendation is the use of Window Size Classes, which allow apps to respond to the amount of available display space rather than targeting specific devices. Google says this approach enables developers to build interfaces that scale more effectively across smartphones, foldables, and tablets without maintaining separate layouts for each product category.
For apps built with Jetpack Compose, Google recommends using adaptive layout components that automatically reorganize content based on screen size. Developers are also encouraged to take advantage of pane-based layouts that can display additional content on larger screens while preserving usability on more compact devices.
Google’s guidance also emphasizes support for multi-window mode, allowing users to run and resize multiple apps simultaneously. The company notes that apps should remain fully functional when resized, avoiding fixed orientations or layouts that break when the available display area changes.
Another focus is designing for foldable devices. Google recommends testing apps across different device postures—including folded and unfolded states—and ensuring interfaces transition smoothly as users switch between screen configurations. Developers are also encouraged to avoid assumptions about screen dimensions and instead rely on adaptive layouts that respond to changing window sizes.
To help validate these experiences, Google recommends testing apps on Samsung Galaxy devices and Android emulators representing different screen sizes and form factors. The company also highlights Android Studio tools that allow developers to preview layouts across multiple device configurations during development.
The guidance aligns with Google’s Large Screen App Quality standards, which outline expectations for navigation, responsiveness, compatibility, and user experience on larger Android displays. Developers are encouraged to use these quality guidelines to identify areas for improvement before releasing updates.
Google said adopting these responsive design principles will help developers ensure their apps are ready for the next generation of Samsung Galaxy devices while also improving compatibility across the broader Android ecosystem of foldables, tablets, and large-screen smartphones.
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