OpenAI tries to build its coding cred, acquires Python toolmaker Astral

In a move clearly designed to strengthen its position among developers, OpenAI has acquired Python tool maker Astral. The house of Altman expects the deal to strengthen the ecosystem for its Codex ...

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...
eWeek

Gemini Beats Claude, GPT in Google’s First Android AI Coding Benchmark

Google’s new Android Bench ranks the top AI models for Android coding, with Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leading Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.2-Codex.
Analytics Insight

Programming Language Trends 2026: What Developers Must Learn to Stay Ahead

Overview: Programming languages are the foundation of modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and software development.Language ...

Android's new sideloading rules are here, and they come with a 24-hour lock!

Google is fundamentally changing how sideloading works on Android, especially for apps from unverified developers. Here's are the new rules.
9to5Google

This is Android’s new ‘advanced flow’ for sideloading apps without verification, includes one-day waiting period [Gallery]

Later this year, Google is introducing new developer verification. For power users, Android will offer an option to disable ...

Chainguard is racing to fix trust in AI-built software - here's how

Chainguard is expanding beyond open-source security to protect open-core software, AI agent skills, and GitHub Actions.
9to5Google

Here’s everything new in Android Canary 2603: App lock, Bubbles, Blur, & more

Google today rolled out Android Canary 2603 with a number of user-facing changes compared to the latest Android 17 ...