Google’s new Android XR tools let developers test apps without needing to buy expensive smart glasses

At the 2026 Android Dev Summit, Google has announced some interesting features coming to both Android XR and Android CLI. Developers can now build and test apps for smart glasses without owning the ...
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Google rolls out Android AI-powered features and updates for developers

Google LLC’s Android division today announced several artificial intelligence-powered features aimed at Android developers, offering powerful ways to build advanced intelligent apps for mobile and ...
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I opened Android Auto's developer settings, and 3 of them changed how I use it in my car

I found my dashboard's secret sauce.
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Google’s Android 17 Beta 3 Is Here: What’s New Ahead of the Final Release

Android 17 Beta 3 focuses on stability, security, and refinements as Google prepares for release, giving developers a near-final platform to test apps. Image: Google Android 17 Beta 3 is here… and ...

Tired of slow Android Auto feature rollouts? This new tool lets rooted users skip the wait

Tired of slow rollouts? Open-source tool AA Experiments lets rooted users unlock Android Auto hidden flags without modifying ...
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Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation

Google is expanding AI across the Android Studio workflow. It intends AI to reduce "toil" for work like tests, updates, and API migrations. Google says coding shifts from "how" to defining "what." ...

Android's Sidekick gaming overlay gets the video capture feature you were waiting for

Google has update the Play Store and Play Services with features such as a new Playbacks feature in Sidekick, Android XR ...

6 Android Auto features every driver needs to activate before their next road trip

It's like adding a turbo to your infotainment system ...