Add Android 16 KB page size support for Android 15+ compatibility

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This PR implements comprehensive 16 KB memory page size support as required by Google Play for apps targeting Android 15+ (SDK 35+). Without this support, the app would be rejected by Google Play Console when targeting modern Android versions.

Changes Made

Build Configuration

• Gradle Properties: Added android.enablePageSizeSupport=true to enable 16 KB page size support
• Memory Optimization: Increased JVM heap size from 1536m to 2048m and enabled R8 full mode for better memory handling
• NDK Configuration: Added explicit ABI filters (arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64) to ensure proper native library alignment
• Packaging Options: Disabled legacy packaging (useLegacyPackaging = false) to ensure proper 16 KB alignment

Build Tools

• Confirmed Android Gradle Plugin 8.9.1 is used, which supports 16 KB page sizes
• Added comprehensive comments explaining the 16 KB support configuration

Documentation & Verification

• ANDROID_16KB_SUPPORT.md: Detailed implementation guide with background, verification steps, and testing recommendations
• verify-16kb-support.sh: Automated verification script that checks all 16 KB support configurations
• README.md: Updated Android development section with 16 KB support information

Technical Impact

The implementation ensures compatibility with devices using 16 KB memory pages instead of the traditional 4 KB pages. This is crucial for:

• ARM64 devices with 16 KB page size configuration
• Future Android devices optimized for performance
• Google Play Console compliance for Android 15+ apps

Verification

The changes can be verified using the included script:

./verify-16kb-support.sh

After building and uploading to Google Play Console, the app bundle explorer will show "16 KB page size support" as enabled.

No Breaking Changes

All modifications are build-time configurations that don't affect app functionality. The app continues to work on devices with traditional 4 KB page sizes while gaining compatibility with 16 KB page size devices.

Fixes #3349.

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