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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Android CLI 1.0 arrives to give AI coding agents full access to Android Studio

Google has released Android CLI 1.0 at Google I/O 2026, giving AI coding agents such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and Antigravity programmatic access to Android Studio’s toolchain from the command ...
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Android Studio now accepts any AI coding agent: Google sets 2027 foldable deadline

Android Studio now accepts any of 40-plus AI coding agents through Google's open Agent Client Protocol, ending Gemini-only lock-in. Developers can now use Claude, Codex, or any ACP-compatible agent.
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Google expands AI-powered app discovery and Android development tools at I/O

Google LLC’s Android team today announced it’s employing deeper integration of generative artificial intelligence and agentic AI to help mobile developers and publishers connect with customers and ...