Google stuffs Gemini into Android Studio Panda 2 to build apps from prompts

The card game bridge could be a bridge too far for Mountain View's AI Google has released Android Studio Panda 2, a feature ...
Analytics Insight

Java Vs. JavaScript: Core Differences Every Developer Should Know (2026)

Java and JavaScript are entirely different languages despite their similar names. Java is compiled and widely used for ...
InfoWorld

JetBrains introduces Java to Kotlin converter for Visual Studio Code

Extension that converts individual Java files to Kotlin code aims to ease the transition to Kotlin for Java developers.
InfoWorld

Google’s Android developer verification program draws pushback

In an open letter to Google and the Android developer community, Keep Android Open argues that the new policy threatens ...
eWeek

Gemini Beats Claude, GPT in Google’s First Android AI Coding Benchmark

Google’s new Android Bench ranks the top AI models for Android coding, with Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leading Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.2-Codex.

With developer verification, Google’s Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android’s open legacy

In the coming weeks, Google will officially debut Android developer verification, which will require app makers outside the ...

If you code Android apps with AI, Google’s new benchmark makes it easier to pick the right model

For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To ...

Microsoft Weekly: Gaming turmoil, big OneDrive update and new Windows 11 builds

Catch up with this week's Microsoft Weekly news recap about a shakeup at the company's gaming division, some changes to the Windows 11 Canary channel, and more.