Android Studio is Google's official IDE for developing Android apps. It includes an emulator and the AVD Manager to create, configure, and run Android Virtual Devices (AVDs) for testing across device form factors and OS versions, including phones, tablets, Wear OS, TV, and cars. The page covers how to set up and manage AVDs with device definitions, system images, and performance options, as part of the broader Android development workflow in Android Studio.
AI named Android Virtual Devices in October 2026.
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