Google AI Studio is a developer IDE for the web that supports vibe-coding Android and web apps. But now it’s available to everyone with a personal Google account in select markets, including the U.S. for users 18 and older.

Users are noticing a new “Android Developer Verifier” app (com.google.android.verifier) silently installed on their Android phones to prepare for upcoming sideloading restrictions. The app checks if sideloaded apps belong to legally verified developer ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. First of all, it might surprise you to hear that Google is releasing Android 16 DP1 today. After all, the first developer preview of Android 15 launched in February 2024.

Android apps have come a long way in recent years, and the difference is clear: smoother navigation, faster load times, and cleaner designs. Users used to put up with clunky interfaces and slow responses, but not anymore. The pressure is high—90% of ...

To help prevent malicious actors from spreading harmful apps while hiding behind anonymity, Google is rolling out developer verification to all Android developers. The company is also introducing app registration, which links apps to verified developer ...

A developer has created a new Android Auto app that aims to finally let you watch your Netflix shows in your car.