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So glad this is finally out! androidx.webgpu brings the WebGPU API to Android developers. Having access to a modern GPU API in Kotlin without dealing with the OpenGL legacy nor the complexity of Vulkan is exciting! developer.android.com/jetpack/andr...

developer.android.comwebgpu | Jetpack | Android Developers

4/12/25, 6:24 pm5 reposts42 likes

Seven

@sjaramillo.bsky.social

4 Dec 2025

Sorry for the basic question, but does the Web prefix mean that this is only available to web apps or also to native apps not using web technologies?

Romain Guy

@romainguy.dev

4 Dec 2025

This is a library for native apps. The name WebGPU is just because it was created by the Web community. The underlying implementation is called Dawn (came from Chrome) and it's a C++ library.

Mario Bodemann

@mariobodemann.bsky.social

5 Dec 2025

Any pointers to get started with it? I would love to just build something small with it. Get a feel.

Romain Guy

@romainguy.dev

5 Dec 2025

At this stage I'd try to follow a web WebGPU tutorial. The APIs should be close