Is Google quietly buying code from play store developers to train AI? Here's what it's offering

Reports suggest Google may be offering developers incentives to share Android app code as it seeks to strengthen its AI ...
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This Google Play Store alternative is a literal safe haven for FOSS apps

Move over, Google Play Store.
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Google is reportedly buying Play Store app code from devs, and you can guess why

Google is reportedly paying select Play Store developers for access to their app source code as part of a confidential program aimed at improving its AI coding tools. Developers invited to participate ...
Android Police

6 open source Android apps that prove nobody should pay for subscriptions

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, ...
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Apple pushing back on ‘vibe coding’ iPhone apps, developers say [U]

AI is making app development easier than ever. However, a new report claims Apple’s App Store isn’t fully embracing these new tools. Companies behind two “vibe coding” apps that let you create tools ...
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5 Essential Open-Source Apps Every Android User Should Try

The Android operating system is a staple in the mobile smartphone space. Android 16 recently received a huge redesign, and the OS as a whole has a higher market share than Apple's iOS. One of the best ...
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Why Android users should switch to open source apps

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...