Android Studio 2026.1.2
Google has released Android Studio Quail 2 (2026.1.2), the latest stable update to the official Android development IDE. This release brings new UI design tools, improved AI assistance, enhanced emulator capabilities, and various stability improvements.
What's New in Android Studio 2026.1.2
Android Studio Quail 2 is now available on the stable channel. This update focuses on refining the developer experience with improvements across the editor, build system, and emulator. Key highlights include better Compose tooling, faster build times, and enhanced device mirroring features.
UI Design and Compose Tooling
The layout inspector and Compose preview tools have received significant updates in this release. Developers working with Jetpack Compose will find improved preview rendering, better interactive mode support, and more accurate constraint handling. The design tools now offer real-time updates when modifying Compose components.
Emulator and Device Improvements
Android Studio 2026.1.2 introduces an updated emulator with better performance on Apple Silicon Macs and Windows ARM devices. The device mirroring feature has been enhanced to provide a more responsive experience when testing directly on physical devices. New foldable and large-screen device configurations have been added for testing adaptive layouts.
AI-Powered Development
Android Studio continues to integrate AI features, with this release including enhancements to code completion and suggestion quality. The Gemini integration within the IDE has been refined for more accurate Android-specific recommendations, including better Compose component suggestions and improved error resolution guidance.
Build System Updates
The Android Gradle Plugin (AGP) included with this release brings faster configuration times and improved caching. Incremental builds have been optimized, particularly for projects using Kotlin Multiplatform or Compose. The build analyzer tool now provides more detailed insights into build performance bottlenecks.
How to Update
Android Studio automatically notifies users when a new version is available. To update manually, navigate to Help > Check for Updates on Windows/Linux or Android Studio > Check for Updates on macOS. The update is also available for direct download from the Android Developer website.