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Java
fromInfoQ
21 hours ago

Google ADK for Java 1.0 Introduces New App and Plugin Architecture, External Tools Support, and More

Google's Agent Development Kit for Java 1.0 introduces new tools, APIs, and features for enhanced agent interactions and context management.
#google
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
3 hours ago

Google Pixel phones have a useful voicemail feature that's hidden by default - how to enable it

Google's Take A Message feature simplifies voicemail management for Android users, offering real-time transcriptions and spam filtering.
Web development
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Chrome now lets you turn AI prompts into repeatable 'Skills'

Google's new Chrome feature allows users to save and reuse AI prompts as 'Skills' across multiple web pages.
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
3 hours ago

Google Pixel phones have a useful voicemail feature that's hidden by default - how to enable it

Google's Take A Message feature simplifies voicemail management for Android users, offering real-time transcriptions and spam filtering.
Web development
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Chrome now lets you turn AI prompts into repeatable 'Skills'

Google's new Chrome feature allows users to save and reuse AI prompts as 'Skills' across multiple web pages.
fromRubyflow
1 day ago
Ruby on Rails

ruby-crewai: The missing Ruby SDK for CrewAI's multi-agent AI API

CrewAI now has a Ruby client, ruby-crewai, enabling Rails developers to use its multi-agent AI framework.
Wearables
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Glasses Are Comfortable, Functional, and Make My Spouse Recoil in Fear

Meta's AI-enabled glasses are popular and stylish, but concerns about privacy and social acceptance persist.
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.
Apple
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The best budget smartphone you can buy

Great smartphones under $600 offer essential features without the high price tag.
#android
Gadgets
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

The Android dark mode upgrade you deserve

Android's dark mode lacks contextual intelligence, limiting its usefulness despite the potential of modern device sensors.
Mobile UX
fromInfoQ
3 weeks ago

Google Unveils AppFunctions to Connect AI Agents and Android Apps

Google is transforming Android into an 'agent-first' OS with new features for task-centric app integration using AI agents.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

6 underrated Android features that are seriously useful (and how they've made my life easier)

Gadgets
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

The Android dark mode upgrade you deserve

Android's dark mode lacks contextual intelligence, limiting its usefulness despite the potential of modern device sensors.
Mobile UX
fromInfoQ
3 weeks ago

Google Unveils AppFunctions to Connect AI Agents and Android Apps

Google is transforming Android into an 'agent-first' OS with new features for task-centric app integration using AI agents.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

6 underrated Android features that are seriously useful (and how they've made my life easier)

Privacy technologies
from404 Media
4 days ago

App Stores Push Users Toward Nudify Apps, New Research Shows

Google and Apple's app stores actively promote harmful nudify and undress apps, contrary to their stated policies.
#netflix
Television
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app with a vertical video feed at the end of April 2026.
Television
fromCNET
4 days ago

Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Mobile App This Month

Netflix will introduce vertical video feeds to its mobile app by the end of April to enhance user engagement.
Television
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app with a vertical video feed at the end of April 2026.
Television
fromCNET
4 days ago

Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Mobile App This Month

Netflix will introduce vertical video feeds to its mobile app by the end of April to enhance user engagement.
Video games
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Roblox's AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games | TechCrunch

Roblox is enhancing its AI tools to assist developers in planning, building, and testing games more effectively.
#ai-integration
fromEngadget
4 days ago
Web development

Opera adds Browser Connector for integrating AI chatbots

Opera introduces Browser Connector, allowing integration of ChatGPT or Claude for enhanced browsing with AI assistance.
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

Google Photos Fixes Android Image Editing Tool: Here's What Changed

We fixed an issue where the image preview shrank when you pull the crop handles. We fixed a bug that caused the photo's shape to flip or change unexpectedly when you were rotating and cropping at the same time.
Photography
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Nothing makes it easy to share files between any Android phone and a Mac

Warp is the combination of an Android app and a browser extension, which means it'll only be helpful if you use a Chrome-based browser capable of installing the extension - but that does make it compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux, so it's more universal than AirDrop.
Gadgets
#samsung
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago
Mobile UX

Weekly deals: Galaxy A37 and A57 launch, but Galaxy S25 FE and Pixel 10a present a challenge

fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago
Mobile UX

Weekly deals: Galaxy A37 and A57 launch, but Galaxy S25 FE and Pixel 10a present a challenge

#gemini
Digital life
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

I tested Gemini on Android Auto and now I can't stop talking to it: 5 tasks it nails

Gemini is now integrated into Android Auto, providing answers to both simple and complex queries effectively.
Apple
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Google launches a Gemini AI app on Mac

Google's new Gemini app for Mac allows seamless interaction with AI without switching windows.
Digital life
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

I tested Gemini on Android Auto and now I can't stop talking to it: 5 tasks it nails

Gemini is now integrated into Android Auto, providing answers to both simple and complex queries effectively.
Apple
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Google launches a Gemini AI app on Mac

Google's new Gemini app for Mac allows seamless interaction with AI without switching windows.
Privacy technologies
fromPetaPixel
4 days ago

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Robot dogs now read gauges and thermometers using Google Gemini

Robots can now accurately read analog instruments thanks to Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 model, enhancing their embodied reasoning capabilities.
fromTheregister
5 days ago

The only technology that died more times than VR is AI

Neal Stephenson argues that the metaverse is dead, particularly in light of the failure of Meta's Horizon Worlds, which raises significant concerns about the future of virtual reality.
Wearables
#ai
Web development
fromInfoWorld
5 days ago

Tap into the AI APIs of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

Chrome and Edge browsers provide built-in APIs for local AI tasks like translation and summarization using locally hosted models.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
Web development

Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows | TechCrunch

Google introduces Skills in Chrome, allowing users to save and reuse AI prompts across webpages for enhanced browsing efficiency.
Web development
fromInfoWorld
5 days ago

Tap into the AI APIs of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

Chrome and Edge browsers provide built-in APIs for local AI tasks like translation and summarization using locally hosted models.
Web development
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows | TechCrunch

Google introduces Skills in Chrome, allowing users to save and reuse AI prompts across webpages for enhanced browsing efficiency.
#swift-63
Angular
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago

Swift 6.3 Stabilizes Android SDK, Extends C Interop, and More

Swift 6.3 introduces official Android support, enhances C interoperability, and improves embedded programming capabilities with a unified build system and low-level performance control.
Web frameworks
fromInfoWorld
3 weeks ago

Swift 6.3 boosts C interoperability, Android SDK

Swift 6.3 introduces enhanced C interoperability and cross-platform build tools, including an official SDK for Android development.
Angular
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago

Swift 6.3 Stabilizes Android SDK, Extends C Interop, and More

Swift 6.3 introduces official Android support, enhances C interoperability, and improves embedded programming capabilities with a unified build system and low-level performance control.
Web frameworks
fromInfoWorld
3 weeks ago

Swift 6.3 boosts C interoperability, Android SDK

Swift 6.3 introduces enhanced C interoperability and cross-platform build tools, including an official SDK for Android development.
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Google Pixel 10 Users Can Now Play Steam Games Offline via GameNative

GameNative v0.9.0 introduces PowerVR GPU support for Pixel 10, enabling reliable Steam game emulation on the device.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to nudify apps

Apple and Google continue to promote nudify apps despite policies against such content, raising concerns about their enforcement and user safety.
Wearables
fromZDNET
6 days ago

How to share audio from your Android phone to multiple earbuds (and why it's genius)

Android allows audio sharing with multiple earbuds and headphones, requiring LE Audio and Auracast support.
#android-17
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Future Pixel phones could feature LED lighting on the rear panel

Google's Android 17 Beta 4 includes a feature called Pixel Glow, which uses LED lights for notifications on future Pixel devices.
Mobile UX
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades

Android 17 is undergoing significant development with a major visual overhaul, expanded Material 3 design system, and frosted glass interface effects expected in the stable release around June 2026.
Media industry
fromAndroid Police
2 weeks ago

A fast-growing trend is having a big impact on Android entertainment apps

Short Drama apps are transforming the entertainment app market, with increased ad revenue and a shift towards ad-supported models.
Apple
fromTNW | Apple
1 week ago

Apple testing four frame designs for AI smart glasses ahead of 2027 launch

Apple is testing four frame styles for AI-powered smart glasses, targeting production in December 2026 and a launch in spring or summer 2027.
Wearables
fromCGMagazine
6 days ago

BEACN Creates A Voice-First Headset, Releasing Spring 2026

BEACN launched a premium wireless headset focused on delivering high-quality voice and sound for online communication.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Our new favorite budget phones

The best budget phones currently are the iPhone 17E and Google's Pixel 10A, with the Nothing Phone 4A Pro as a strong alternative.
Java
fromInfoWorld
3 weeks ago

Kotlin 2.3.20 harmonizes with C, JavaScript/Typescript

Kotlin 2.3.20 introduces interoperability with C/Objective-C libraries and name-based destructuring declarations.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Snap is sticking with Qualcomm for its next AR glasses

Snap's consumer AR glasses, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR chip, are set to launch this year after years of development.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

Oppo adds new AI features to ColorOS 16 on the Find X9 Ultra

Oppo's ColorOS 16 introduces AI features like Bill Manager, Mind Pilot, Menu Translation, and Email Brief for enhanced user experience.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

Even more details about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 leak

Qualcomm will launch Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro chipsets in September, featuring advanced CPU and GPU architectures.
Photography
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Your new on-demand Android memo machine

Shots Studio is a free, open-source Android app that captures and organizes screenshots with optional AI processing and memo-making capabilities.
#java
Java
fromMedium
4 weeks ago

Java vs Kotlin vs Scala: Which to Choose in 2026

Java, Kotlin, and Scala serve different audiences and problems despite running on the JVM.
fromMedium
2 months ago
Software development

Kotlin vs Scala vs Java: Which Language Wins? (2026)

Choosing between Java, Kotlin, and Scala directly impacts project outcomes because they differ in stability, market share, developer satisfaction, cost, and specialization.
Java
fromMedium
4 weeks ago

Java vs Kotlin vs Scala: Which to Choose in 2026

Java, Kotlin, and Scala serve different audiences and problems despite running on the JVM.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

You can now turn 2D apps into 3D while using the Galaxy XR headset

Android XR introduces auto-spatialization, transforming 2D content into 3D experiences for Galaxy XR headsets.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 weeks ago

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leaked CAD-based renders complete the family

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL features a redesigned camera island and a 6.8-inch screen, powered by the Tensor G6 SoC.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Google is restricting non-accessibility apps from using Android's accessibility services API in Advanced Protection Mode to prevent malicious data theft.
Software development
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Android Studio Panda 2 ships with 'create with AI' feature

Android Studio Panda 2 introduces an AI agent powered by Gemini that can generate complete working applications from single prompts, with a free tier available for most developers.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Google announces new Android AI features coming to the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 series

Google introduced Gemini-powered Android features including multi-step task automation, enhanced Circle to Search for outfit matching, and AI-driven scam detection for calls and messages.
Gadgets
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

The best Android feature you (probably) aren't using

Android Reading Mode is a system-wide, installable feature that improves phone reading by offering enhanced, integrated reading tools beyond Chrome's reader.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android | TechCrunch

Google launched Gemini AI automations on Android to handle multi-step tasks like food delivery and rideshare orders, initially limited to select apps, devices, and U.S./Korea regions.
Mobile UX
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

The best Android keyboard apps for on-the-go productivity

Modern Android keyboard apps offer advanced features and polished experiences that significantly enhance productivity and typing efficiency beyond basic text input.
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

3 future Android features you can give yourself today

Thanks to the way Google's for years now been deconstructing Android and pulling OS-level pieces out of the operating system itself - so they exist as regular ol' apps and can consequently be updated quickly, frequently, and in a way that reaches everyone instantly, regardless of what phone or carrier they're using - even Android phones from eight years ago get updates numerous times a year that are all virtually equivalent to an entire iOS operating system rollout.
Gadgets
Software development
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

Borrowing from Kotlin/Android to Architect Scalable iOS Apps in SwiftUI

Good architecture is platform agnostic; Android architectural principles for maintainability apply equally to iOS development.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

These Are the Best Alternatives to Google's Android Operating System

Most Android alternatives strip Google services (often using microG and sandboxing) to improve privacy, while true non-Android options remain limited and less practical for daily use.
Mobile UX
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

How to get an early taste of Android's next-gen multitasking magic

Android 17 will introduce Bubbles, a desktop-style floating-window multitasking feature that users can partially access now through existing methods.
#apple-vision-pro
fromGadgets 360
2 months ago

Android XR OS Reportedly Leaks in Early Screenshots

Android XR OS was announced by Google last year. The platform, designed for extended reality (XR) devices, has now surfaced in early screenshots, offering a first look at its user interface and overall design philosophy. According to a report, the leaked images hint towards the operating system featuring a clean and minimal layout designed specifically for spatial computing. Android XR is expected to power a new generation of mixed reality and augmented reality devices, including the Galaxy XR headset.
Mobile UX
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Google brings Android's desktop mode to Pixel devices

Google introduces desktop mode for Pixel phones and tablets, enabling external monitor connectivity via USB-C for multi-window desktop-like experiences with mouse and keyboard support.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Google's latest Pixel drop allows Gemini to order groceries for you and more

Google's March update adds agentic Gemini AI features to Pixel phones, enabling the assistant to complete tasks like ordering groceries or booking rides in select apps, while Circle to Search gains outfit breakdown and virtual try-on capabilities.
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