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DESSS is an Android app development company in Austin, with an office at 3218 Gonzales Street. We build native Android apps in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose and manage testing across devices and release through Google Play.
Many Austin product teams launch on one platform first and then need an Android app that matches it. Others build companion apps for connected hardware, a strong area in Austin’s technology and semiconductor community, using Bluetooth and background services.
Our Austin developers can work closely with your product and design teams in person. See our main Android app development page for more.
Native Kotlin apps
Android apps written in Kotlin with Jetpack Compose, the approach Google recommends for new apps.
Many devices
Tested across screen sizes, Android versions and manufacturers, including rugged work devices.
Play Store ready
Built to meet Google Play policies, target API levels and data safety requirements.
Local Austin office
Our Austin office is at 3218 Gonzales St, so planning sessions and workshops can happen in person.
AUSTIN SCENARIOS
Android app development projects we see in Austin
These are the Android projects Austin organizations ask us about most.
Android parity
Building the Android version of an existing iOS app to the same standard.
Hardware companion apps
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi apps that set up and control connected devices.
Marketplace apps
Listings, messaging and payments for two-sided marketplaces.
Subscriptions
Google Play Billing for subscriptions and in-app purchases.
Wear OS and tablets
Layouts and companion apps for watches and large screens.
Growth and analytics
Onboarding, analytics and staged rollouts to improve retention.
ANDROID DEVELOPMENT
What native Android development involves
Android runs on thousands of device models. These are the areas we design and build for.
Enterprise and rugged devices
Can apps run on rugged scanners and managed devices? Yes. Warehouse, logistics and field teams often use rugged Android devices with built-in barcode scanners. We build for these devices and deploy through managed Google Play with Android Enterprise.
See our Intune device management service.
–Built-in scanner support
–Kiosk and dedicated modes
–Managed Google Play
–Android Enterprise deployment
Offline data and background work
How do Android apps work offline? We store data locally with Room, queue changes and sync in the background with WorkManager, so work continues without a connection and uploads reliably later.
–Room local database
–Background sync
–Conflict handling
–Battery-friendly scheduling
Google Play requirements
What does Google Play require? Apps are published as Android App Bundles, must target a recent Android API level, and need an accurate Data safety section. We keep apps compliant as policies change each year.
–Android App Bundles
–Target API level updates
–Data safety section
–Policy reviews
HOW WE WORK
How an Android app project runs
Six steps take your Android app from idea to Google Play.
STEP 01
Discover
Users, devices and the features of the first release.
STEP 02
Design
Material Design flows and a clickable prototype.
STEP 03
Build
Kotlin development in sprints, with test builds every cycle.
STEP 04
Test
Automated tests and testing across your device matrix.
STEP 05
Release
Play listing, data safety details and a staged rollout.
STEP 06
Support
Monitoring, fixes, features and yearly Android updates.
WHY DESSS
Why Austin teams choose DESSS for Android app development
An Android partner should plan for the full range of devices your users actually carry.
Tested where it matters
Device matrices based on your real users, from budget phones to rugged scanners.
Policy-ready releases
Target API levels, data safety and Play policies handled every year.
An Austin office
Our consultants work from East Austin, close to your team for workshops, reviews and launch support.
Yes. DESSS provides Android app development company in Austin.Our Austin office at 3218 Gonzales St works with local teams in person and remotely.
Yes. We review your iOS app and back end, then build a native Android version that matches its features and quality, adapting the design to Material Design conventions.
A Google Play Console account, store listing content, a Data safety section and an app that targets a recent Android API level and meets Play policies. We prepare and manage the release.
ANDROID APPS IN AUSTIN
Planning an Android app in Austin?
Book a call to discuss your users, their devices and what a first Google Play release could include.
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Related Android and Mobile Pages
The main DESSS android app development page, the same service in other Texas cities, and related services.