The following are new features in Android Studio Koala.

## Patch releases

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The following is a list of the patch releases in Android Studio Koala and Android Gradle plugin 8.5.

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### Android Studio Koala \| 2024.1.1 Patch 1 and AGP 8.5.1 (July 2024)

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This minor update includes[these bug fixes](https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/fixed-bugs/studio/2024.1.1#android-studio-koala-|-2024.1.1-patch-1).

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## Build a Generative AI app using the Gemini API template

You can now use Android Studio to build an app that implements Generative AI using the[Google AI SDK](http://ai.google.dev/tutorials/android_quickstart?utm_source=android&utm_medium=referral). The Gemini API template in Android Studio lets you incorporate AI-powered features, such as those that rely on text generation and image recognition, in your app to delight your users.

To learn how to get started, see[Use the Gemini API template](https://developer.android.com/studio/projects/templates#GeminiApiTemplate).

## Side by side layout in Running Devices window

The**Running Devices** window can now show more than one device at a time. To use the side by side layout, go to the menu and click**Split and Move Right** or**Split and Move Down**. You can also drag a device tab to the selected spot.

## IntelliJ 2024.1 platform updates

Android Studio Koala includes the IntelliJ 2024.1 platform release, which has many new features such as a new terminal, "sticky lines" in the editor that help you keep track of what class or method you're in, and more. For more details see the[IntelliJ release notes](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/whatsnew/2024-1/).