2026-01-13
Genymotion published "Genymotion: 2025 Year in Review." The review notes a year of massive growth, architectural shifts, and the arrival of Android 16. The review states that users tested their latest mobile apps, automated CI/CD pipelines, shared virtual devices, and explored the new frontiers of Android Automotive. The review describes 2025 as Genymotion's most active year yet.
One ecosystem, three powerful solutions
Genymotion SaaS
Genymotion SaaS is the cloud-based platform for effortless, interactive testing and easy scaling.
Genymotion Desktop
Genymotion Desktop is the local powerhouse for users needing deep sensor control and low-latency testing on their workstations.
Genymotion PaaS (Device Image)
Genymotion PaaS (Device Image) provides high-performance virtual devices integrated directly into cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud).
When Genymotion variants are considered together, the numbers reveal the massive scale of the Android ecosystem.
Together, Genymotion users brought over 7.2 million virtual devices to life, clocking in a total runtime of 12,986,478 hours. That’s nearly 1,500 years of continuous innovation in a single calendar year.
Key highlights
Android 16 “Baklava”
Genymotion maintained the commitment to give users the latest Android version, bringing Android 16.0 images to Genymotion.
ARM64 native support
Genymotion launched production-ready ARM64 virtual devices on Genymotion SaaS, for more accurate testing on modern mobile apps.
Automotive expansion
Genymotion Android Automotive virtual devices moved into Beta, supporting the growing demand for in-vehicle app development.
New Unlimited subscription
Genymotion created a new offer on Genymotion SaaS to better fit evolving budget needs. The company is committed to providing flexible solutions that scale with projects. And there’s more to come in 2026!
Looking ahead to 2026
Genymotion expresses deep gratitude to the people who chose Genymotion as their partner in 2025. The company remains focused on performance, architecture transitions (like the move toward ARM64), and supporting the next wave of Android innovation.
Thank you for an incredible 2025!