Android 9 Pie
What's New
Android 9 Pie introduces AI-driven system intelligence that adapts to user patterns while delivering improved performance and speed. Developers must test apps for compatibility with system-wide behavior changes and can leverage new APIs including smart reply notifications, display cutout support, multi-camera access, and JobScheduler data cost awareness. Migration to API 28+ targeting is recommended to access new features and ensure compliance with Android 9 requirements.
Highlights
- AI-powered system intelligence that adapts to user behavior and improves performance
- Notification updates with smart reply capabilities for enhanced user engagement
- ImageDecoder API for efficient bitmap and drawable decoding
- Display cutout API support for notched and edge-to-edge devices
- Multi-camera APIs enabling simultaneous access to multiple device cameras
- JobScheduler data cost sensitivity for optimized background task execution
Breaking Changes
- System behavior changes affecting all apps require compatibility testing and potential code updates
- Apps targeting API 28+ must comply with new Android 9 specific behavior changes
Recent Releases
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Android 17
Feb 13, 2026
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Android 16
Jun 3, 2025
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Android 15
Oct 15, 2024
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Android 14
Oct 4, 2023
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Android 13
Aug 15, 2022
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Android 12L
Mar 7, 2022
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Android 12
Oct 4, 2021
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Android 11
Sep 8, 2020
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Android 10
Sep 3, 2019
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Android 4.4 KitKat
Oct 31, 2013
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Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Jul 9, 2012
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