If you code Android apps with AI, Google’s new benchmark makes it easier to pick the right model

For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To ...
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Google says these AI models are best for coding Android apps

AI tools, love them or hate them, have been a big deal in coding and app development, and Google is now actively testing out what the best tools are for Android app development h ...
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Android App Sideloading Is About To Completely Change (Again), And I'm Worried

The rules and procedures for sideloading apps onto Google's Android operating system are soon to noticeably change, presenting some cause for concern.
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How Samsung’s AI-first direction could change Android app design

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 shows deeper Google Gemini integration in Android, that let AI agents call app features directly.
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Google making Android widgets push with new Play Store filter

The Android team this week is putting a “Spotlight” for developers on widgets, especially “high-quality” ones. Meanwhile, Android users will benefit from a new Play Store “Widgets” filter. The Play ...

This one app turned my Android's notification shade into a productivity hub

Quick Settings tiles that actually help ...