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Linux is the best way to run Android apps on your PC, and it's not close

Running Android apps on my PC used to feel wrong, but Linux makes them feel right at home, and it's better than any Winddows solution.
How-To Geek on MSN

Android's sideloading changes, the big Visual Studio Code update, better Linux phones, and more: News roundup

Everything you may have missed from the past week.

Google will still let you sideload apps, but there’s a catch now

Google says sideloading isn't going away, but a new multi-step "advanced flow" will make installing unverified apps slower and more secure.

Google Stitch “vibe designing” lets you create UI with voice or text

Google Stitch introduces vibe designing to create app UI with AI using text or voice and preview interactive flows instantly.
InfoQ

Android Studio Otter Boosts Agent Workflows and Adds LLM Flexibility

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
InfoWorld

Getting started with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio or VS Code

The way software is developed has undergone multiple sea changes over the past few decades. From assembly language to cloud-native development, from monolithic architecture to microservices, from ...
GitHub

Webview UI Toolkit Sample Extensions

The Webview UI Toolkit for VS Code will be deprecated on January 1, 2025. See the deprecation announcement for more details. This repository contains all the sample extensions for the Webview UI ...
Geeky Gadgets

From Prompt to Publish, Google Firebase Studio Creates Full Stack Apps & Hosts Them

What if building a fully functional app was as simple as sketching out your idea and letting technology handle the rest? With the launch of Google’s Firebase Studio, that vision is now a reality. This ...
Android

Google App Just Got More Visual With a New ‘Images’ Tab

Google will roll out a new “Images” tab to its Search app on iOS and Android over the next few weeks, first in the US. You can find the tab alongside other tabs like Home, Search, and more. It’s ...
Gizmochina

Vibe Coding Arrives in Google AI Studio: Create AI Apps from a Single Prompt

Google has redesigned AI Studio with a new AI-powered vibe coding feature that lets anyone go from a simple prompt to a working AI app in minutes. The update removes the need to handle API keys or ...
InfoQ

MCP Support in Visual Studio Reaches General Availability

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
Android

Google AI Studio Brings 'Vibe Coding': App Creation for Everyone

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 ...