Google I/O 2026: From Android 17 to New AI Features, What to Expect From Google's Annual Developer Conference

Google I/O 2026 will start on May 19, beginning with a keynote session by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. Here's what to expect.

Google Rebuilds Android Development Tools for Agentic AI-Driven Coding

Google unveils a revitalized Android CLI and "Skills" repository to help AI agents develop mobile apps faster and with 70% ...
Gizmochina

Android 17: Every new feature discovered so far

Google has made several major changes to the Android development cycle in recent years, and as a result, newer versions now arrive a lot earlier than before. The upcoming Android 17 has already ...
Ars Technica

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

It’s been nearly 20 years since Google revealed Android, which the company described as the first “truly open” mobile operating system, setting Google-powered phones apart from the iPhone’s ...
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 innovation, competition, privacy, and user freedom. Google’s planned Android ...
TechRepublic

Android 16 QPR2 Rolls Out With New AI Tools and Customization Upgrades

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Bleeping Computer

Google backpedals on new Android developer registration rules

Google is backpedaling on its decision to introduce new identity verification rules for all developers, stating that it will also introduce accounts for limited app distribution and will allow users ...
The Verge

Google will let ‘experienced users’ keep sideloading Android apps

The company is adding a process to install apps from unverified developers. The company is adding a process to install apps from unverified developers. is a news editor with over a decade’s experience ...
talkandroid.com

Web Developer Tools for Android: The Complete 2025 Guide

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. For modern Android ...
Android

Google Supercharges Android Development with Gemini AI Tools

Google is rolling out a wave of new AI-powered tools for Android developers, led by Gemini integrations across Google Play and Android Studio. Developers can now use Gemini to translate and localize ...
InfoWorld

Swift SDK arrives for Android development

The Swift Android workgroup has announced nightly preview releases of the Swift SDK for Android, a tool kit for developing Android mobile applications with Apple’s Swift language. Instructions for ...