Android 17 Beta 2: New privacy controls and game performance tweaks

Android 17 Beta 2 adds EyeDropper APIs, a 3-hour OTP security delay, and system-wide chat bubbles. Test SDK 37 before the ...

Android 17 could turn Gemini into your personal app butler

Google just showed how Android 17 could let Gemini handle tasks across your apps. New tools arriving on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 let AI find photos, order food, and book rides while you watch.
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This is the best photo editing software to use in 2026

Take your images to the next level with the best photo editing software. Jon Stapley and the AP team pick top programs, including some free tools. The post This is the best photo editing software to ...
The Financial Express

Google releases Android 17 Beta to app developers: Adaptive apps, performance boosts, and more in store

Android 17 Beta 1 rolls out to Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 series onward, including Pixel 6, 6a, 6 Pro, 7, 7 Pro, 8 series, 9 series, Pixel 10 series, and even the Pixel Tablet. Google has ...
techtimes

Google Pixel Features: Exclusive AI Tools, Camera, and Software Advantages Over Android

Google Pixel phones stand out among Android devices for combining clean software, fast updates, and AI-powered tools that other brands often implement later or not at all. The Pixel Android experience ...
ZDNet

The AI coding gap: Why senior devs are getting faster while juniors spin their wheels

Close to one-third of code is now AI-generated. Developer productivity is up 4% due to generative AI. Productivity gains are limited to more experienced developers. The amount of AI-generated code ...
Android

Why High-Performance Android Apps Require More Than Just Kotlin and Jetpack

These days, smartphone users want instantaneous feedback and responsiveness from their apps and experiences. That’s easier said than done, though. It requires more than just clean, frontend code. It ...
Bleeping Computer

Google confirms Android bug causing volume key issues

Google has confirmed a software bug that is preventing volume buttons from working correctly on Android devices with accessibility features enabled. According to a support document published today, ...
InfoQ

Things Software Developers Think They Don’t Need to Care about, But Can Impact Their Job

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Cory Benfield discusses the evolution of ...
Inside EVs

Volvo’s Big Software Update For 2.5 Million Older Cars Has Been Delayed

Volvo has delayed a big software update for 2.5 million cars built after 2020. The over-the-air update was supposed to land this year. The latest version of the Google-based infotainment software ...
MIT Technology Review

AI coding is now everywhere. But not everyone is convinced.

Developers are navigating confusing gaps between expectation and reality. So are the rest of us. Depending who you ask, AI-powered coding is either giving software developers an unprecedented ...
PC Magazine

I Tried the New Android XR Smart Glasses From Google and XReal. I Didn't Expect to Be This Impressed

Google's Android XR platform and XReal's Project Aura are bringing smart glasses closer to mainstream reality, offering developers powerful tools to create practical, everyday wearable experiences ...