Android 16 introduces App Functions, a novel and mysterious new feature that’s largely flown under the radar. This roundtable invites a collaborative exploration around what App Functions are, and what they might be for.

Demo code:
https://github.com/jamiesanson/exploring-appfunctions/tree/main

Slides:

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Exploring App Functions - unsolved unconference

Exploring App Functions - unsolved unconference Droidcon London 2025 @jamiesanson, Staff Android Engineer @ M&S

unsolved unconferenceAuthor Jamie Sanson

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A more in-depth talk at Leeds Mobile:

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Exploring Android 16: App Functions

Presented at Leeds Mobile, May 2025

Jamie SansonJamie Sanson

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