Google finally optimized the Resource Manager and the Layout Inspector. In previous versions (looking at you, Hedgehog), clicking on a large XML layout file meant a 5-second lag spike. In Koala, it’s instant.

To confirm you have successfully installed Koala:

But let’s be honest: downloading a new IDE version usually feels like a chore. You cross your fingers, hope the bugs aren't too bad, and pray your Gradle build doesn't explode.

But the real win? . They’ve tweaked the daemon to play nicer with KMP (Kotlin Multiplatform). If you work with iOS and Android in the same window, the indexing time has dropped by nearly 40%.

So, clear some disk space (it’s still a 1.5GB download, sorry), back up your /.android folder, and take Koala for a spin.