Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation

I spoke with Sam Bright, VP and GM of Google Play and Developer Ecosystem, about how Gemini's expansion in Android Studio can help human devs do more faster - and better.

Android 17 fixes one of our biggest frustrations, paving the way for Android laptops

However, Android 17 will also bring significant improvements to our phones. A useful side effect of these restrictions is ...
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The Best Journaling Apps

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Matthew Guay More than almost any other category, journaling software is about ...
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iOS vs Android Apps: Key Differences and Top Android Alternatives to iOS Apps

When it comes to mobile devices, iOS and Android dominate the market, yet the apps available on each platform differ in several important ways. Understanding these differences can help users make the ...
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Google to flag Android apps with excessive battery use on the Play Store

Google will start taking action on Android apps in the official Google Play store that have high background activity and cause excessive battery draining. Apps that exceed a "bad behavior threshold" ...
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New Android Gesture Will Let You Run Any App in a Floating Bubble

Google is preparing a major multitasking upgrade for Android tablets, reviving the ability to run any app in a floating bubble. Code reveals a new drag-and-drop gesture from the taskbar to the screen ...
Engadget

Why the Samsung Galaxy XR can support 'almost all' Android apps

The Samsung Galaxy XR is designed to be a showcase for Android XR, Google's new AR / VR operating system, but unlike competing mixed reality headsets, Google says there will be few limits on the apps ...
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Bubble launches AI agent to merge conversational coding with visual app building

Artificial intelligence visual development platform company Bubble Group Inc. today announced the launch of Bubble AI Agent, a new product that allows users to build production-grade applications by ...
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5 Of The Best Free Measurement Apps On Android

If you've ever found yourself wanting to measure something but don't have a ruler or tape measure on hand, measuring apps on your phone can come to the rescue. They range from the fairly simple to ...
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Your Android Device Can Also Be A Bubble Level - Here's How To Access It

Whether you are tackling a full-on carpentry project or simply hanging something on your wall, a bubble or spirit level is an essential tool for getting things done right. All of us have had times ...
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Google will verify Android developers distributing apps outside the Play store

Android developers using third-party app stores will soon need their identity confirmed by Google. Android developers using third-party app stores will soon need their identity confirmed by Google. ...
Engadget

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps

Google will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identity if they want Android users to be able to sideload their apps. The company said that it made the ...