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 ...

Google introduces Android Bench to rank AI models on real-world coding tasks, with Gemini 3.1 Pro currently leading for app ...

Google is also launching a new “Registered App Stores” program to improve the install flow for third‑party stores that meet its security and quality standards.

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 ...

Google is doing away with its 30 percent fee in the Android App Store, which could potentially ease costs for everyday users.

Android reveals changes coming to how the Google Play Store will work, including Fortnite's triumphant return.

Google is expanding AI across the Android Studio workflow. It intends AI to reduce "toil" for work like tests, updates, and API migrations. Google says coding shifts from "how" to defining "what." ...

Google on Wednesday released the first beta of Android 17, which brings performance improvements and a way to add new features to media and camera apps. Most importantly, it’s changing how developers ...

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We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. You may be wondering why Android 17 Beta is already here without several Android 17 Developer Preview builds ...

One of the more surprising tech developments in 2025 was Google bringing two-way support for Apple’s AirDrop functionality to its Pixel 10 series of phones. At the time, Google said it intended to ...

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