This guide will help you build a fully functional Android app using Java only, without Android Studio. It covers setting up the environment, creating a minimal project, building debug APKs, and ...

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Google is rolling out a beta version of PC Connect, a free first-party virtual desktop app for Android XR. With the app, users can stream content from their Windows PC. Desktop apps work, of course, ...

Background activity can drain your battery and use your mobile data without you seeing it happen. Apps refresh in the background to keep content updated, which helps you pick up where you left off.

One of the big promises of Apple Intelligence is the ability to interact with our apps. Instead of the relatively simple requests we can currently make of Apple Music, for example, we should be able ...

Amazon announced on Tuesday that Alexa+, its upgraded assistant powered by AI, is coming to the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android devices. The feature is currently available across all Amazon Music ...

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A future update to Android Auto will allow users to swipe and cycle through multiple media cards on the dashboard. The new feature will eliminate the need to reopen previously used music or audio apps ...

Google has updated AI Studio with “Vibe Coding,” a workflow that allows users to build and deploy AI applications using natural language prompts. This new system, powered by Gemini, simplifies the ...

Android has long been focused on running mobile apps, but in recent years, features aimed at developers and power users have begun pushing its boundaries. One exciting frontier: running full Linux ...

Listening to high-res, 24-bit audio has never been more accessible or affordable on Android devices. With so much choice, you're likely wondering how to get started if this is your first sortie in the ...