Android Developers: Graphics features in Jetpack Compose that can elevate your app

Ready to take your Android UI from ""it works"" to ""it’s a work of art""?



Join us for a tour of the latest graphics capabilities in Jetpack Compose. We’ll show you how to build new visual effects, from delightful mesh gradients to progressive blurs, and using the powerful new graphics features in Android. We will also show you how to improve the performance of your graphics features, without sacrificing battery life or frame rates.



Resources:

Install Android CLI and Android skills → https://goo.gle/3WErDVb

Compose Jetchat code samples → https://goo.gle/3U8RKmy



Speakers: Rebecca Franks, Aayush Chaudhary, Rahul Ray



Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction to graphics features in Jetpack Compose

2:19 - Mesh gradients and custom mesh rendering

9:44 - Wide color gamut support

12:31 - Polygon shapes and morphing

14:28 - Blurring and backdrop render effects

21:12 - RuntimeColorFilter

22:07 - Graphics performance optimization

26:47 - Summary and resources



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Event: Android Dev Summit 2026



Products Mentioned: Jetpack Compose, Design, Android Performance