… The web-based AI Studio now lets you build native Android apps. Google notes that applications are “built with development best practices like Jetpack Compose, Kotlin, and APIs,” as well as recommended developer patterns. …
… This will be followed by the “Developer keynote” from 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm PT. Updating… Sessions will start after that, with several “What’s new” sessions that continue into Wednesday: What’s new in Google AI Explore Google’s end-to-end AI stack. …
… More details in our help center article. Ironically, Google’s documentation on AI in Chrome tells developers that “it’s best practice to alert the user to the time required to perform these downloads.” Google has not directly commented on the recent criticism over Chrome’s storage use for local AI. …
… One thing that large language models have gotten really good at is coding, with their ability to aid in the development of apps and other software projects also leading to the rise of “vibe coding.” Earlier this year, Google published a new benchmark ranking that showcased the “best” AI models for … …
… No extras, no added flavor, just the plain experience. While the Pixel lineup has never been set to fully emulate that developer-focused software, it has sort of become the follow-up. …
… I still believe that a good developer needs to be behind anything built by AI – especially anything sold or widely distributed – but the utility is obvious. …
… That said, I don’t spend every day using Lineage like I would have done a decade ago. I am looking forward to other applications getting various updates and changes. Outside of Google’s first-party app suite, very few developers have integrated Material 3 Expressive changes. …
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… Unfortunately, using this feature is locked behind a basic set of generative AI tools , and compared to what you’ll find on other launchers — from both first and third-party developers — it’s just not good enough. …