Is it possible to use Java 8 for Android development?

Question

Searching the web, it is not clear if Java 8 is supported for Android development or not.

Before I download/setup Java 8, can some one point me at any \"official\" d

Answer 1

Android uses a Java that branches off of Java 6.

As of Android SDK version 19, you can use Java 7 features by doing this. No full support for Java 8 (yet).