From Shared Logic to Shared UI If you’ve been following the Kotlin Multiplatform story, you’ve probably already shared networking with Ktor in a KMP shared module and persistence with SQLDelight across platforms. The next logical question is: can you share the UI too? With Compose Multiplatform, the answer in 2026 is a confident yes. JetBrains’ […]
What Is the WallpaperColors API? Android 8.1 (API 27) introduced the WallpaperColors API, and it remains one of the most underrated tools for building personalized Android experiences. It lets you extract the dominant, secondary, and tertiary colors from your user’s system wallpaper and apply them to your app’s theme in real time. On Android 12+
Why Android Keyboard Animation Matters When your app shows a text input and the soft keyboard slides up, that moment sets the tone for user experience. A jarring jump or a laggy animation feels cheap. A smooth, synchronized transition where your content slides up in perfect sync with the IME (Input Method Editor) feels polished
