Android XR is Google's operating system for VR headsets and smart glasses with Gemini AI, developer tools, and support for Android apps.

Google announced three advances in its Android XR platform. They're headlined by display AI glasses that will be available to developers first. Galaxy XR and Project Aura also get updates that improve ...

You can access the Gemini API key for free and without having to set up cloud billing. Google has made the process straightforward. Currently, Google is offering Gemini Pro models for both text and ...

Google is expanding access to Gemini Nano, its on-device AI model, through new ML Kit GenAI APIs. These new APIs, likely to be announced at I/O 2025, will enable developers to easily implement ...

Summary: Android 16 will require devices to support Vulcan’s new Host Image Copy feature. This will improve gaming and 3D graphics performance, and reduce stuttering. It’s not hard to see why; this ...

The latest Android 16 beta has added an API that lets apps check if the user has enrolled in Advanced Protection. Advanced Protection is an enhanced security mode that beefs up account security, ...

Value stream management involves people in the organization to examine workflows and other processes to ensure they are deriving the maximum value from their efforts while eliminating waste — of ...

Why it matters: This accelerated and more frequent release cycle is a significant shift in Android's development strategy. By aligning more closely with device manufacturers' schedules and offering ...

An updated API available to Android app developers can force users to download the app from Google Play, blocking the app from working if it is sideloaded. First announced at Google I/O 2024, the ...