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 ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Vibrant Releases A Comprehensive Java Guide That Transforms Basic Programming into Professional Development Skills

COLORADO, CO, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Vibrant Publishers is thrilled to announce the release of Java Essentials Volume 2: Object ...
DualShockers

Ubisoft Is Laying Off More Developers A Week After Shutting Down An Entire Studio

Jake brings two decades of experience with him, having covered major industry events, breaking news, one-on-one interviews, and more. When he's not playing World of Warcraft, he's usually on the hunt ...
PC Magazine

I Tried the New Android XR Smart Glasses From Google and XReal. I Didn't Expect to Be This Impressed

Google's Android XR platform and XReal's Project Aura are bringing smart glasses closer to mainstream reality, offering developers powerful tools to create practical, everyday wearable experiences ...
The Verge

Google will let ‘experienced users’ keep sideloading Android apps

The company is adding a process to install apps from unverified developers. The company is adding a process to install apps from unverified developers. is a news editor with over a decade’s experience ...
Android

Google Supercharges Android Development with Gemini AI Tools

Google is rolling out a wave of new AI-powered tools for Android developers, led by Gemini integrations across Google Play and Android Studio. Developers can now use Gemini to translate and localize ...
Android Authority

Google's new Pixel theme packs are nearly ready to customize your phone with one tap

Google is bringing theme packs to Pixel phones with a new app in the Google Play Store, available now. While users can download the Theme packs app today, the features will require another system or ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Microsoft's New Java & AI Video Series Helps Devs Get Started with GenAI

Microsoft announced a new educational initiative called "Java and AI for Beginners: A Practical Video Series for Java," offering a structured introduction for Java developers interested in generative ...
Android Authority

Android will soon be able to theme every app icon, and Google Play won't let developers opt out

Google is making support for its Themed Icons feature mandatory by automatically generating themed icons for apps that don’t already provide one. This change addresses inconsistent home screens, as ...
TheServerSide

How to install Visual Studio Code for Java

The Java ecosystem has historically been blessed with great IDEs to work with, including NetBeans, Eclipse and IntelliJ from JetBrains. However, in recent years Microsoft's Visual Studio Code editor ...
The Verge

Google’s next big Android update can force dark mode and icon themes

The Android 16 QPR2 beta 1 should make it easier to customize the appearance of apps. The Android 16 QPR2 beta 1 should make it easier to customize the appearance of apps. is a news writer focused ...