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.
9to5Google

How to install the Android 17 Beta on Google Pixel

Google has released Android 17 in beta for Pixel devices, skipping the usual Developer Preview given the arrival of ...

Google releases the first beta of Android 17, adopts a continuous developer release plan

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 ...
TechCrunch

Android Studio adds ‘agentic AI’ with Journeys feature, Agent Mode

Android Studio, the integrated development environment (IDE) for Android app developers, is getting an AI upgrade, Google announced at its developer conference, Google I/O 2025, on Tuesday. In ...
autoevolution

Google Announces Android Auto Video Apps

The "YouTube on Android Auto" drama is about to come to an end, as Google has just confirmed that it has unlocked video apps on Android Auto. Follow us: We've known for a while that this was bound to ...
Android Authority

Need a touch up? Android will soon let you apply effects to any video call

Google is working on a new Video Chat panel for Android that lets you apply a variety of visual and audio effects to video calls. These effects include background blur, portrait lighting, portrait ...
Android Authority

Android 15 release date: Update now available for more devices

After a lengthy wait, Google officially announced Android 15 and the availability of the new OS on Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6 series and higher, the Pixel 6a and higher, the Pixel Fold and ...
Android Police

Android OS updates: How long will your phone be supported?

Chris Wedel is a seasoned technology journalist with a rich background writing for top publications like CNET, Android Police, and Digital Trends. His work spans the consumer electronics landscape, ...
Ars Technica

Android apps are blocking sideloading and forcing Google Play versions instead

You might sideload an Android app, or manually install its APK package, if you’re using a custom version of Android that doesn’t include Google’s Play Store ...
The Droid Guy

How To Develop Android Apps In Linux For Beginners Tutorial

Linux has emerged as a preferred platform for Android app development due to its stability, security, and the extensive range of tools and libraries available. This guide will walk you through the ...
The Verge

The Beats Studio Pro headphones add one of Apple’s best features

A new firmware update brings audio sharing to the Beats Studio Pro, making them a more compelling alternative to the pricier AirPods Max. A new firmware update brings audio sharing to the Beats Studio ...