Big Changes Coming to Android Studio with Gemini AI
At Google I/O 2025, Google announced some exciting updates for Android Studio—the tool Android developers use to build apps. The big news? Android Studio is getting smarter with AI, thanks to the new Gemini 2.5 Pro model and some fresh AI-powered features that aim to make development faster and easier
One of the standout features is called “Journeys”, which introduces agentic AI into the development workflow. Alongside this, a new “Agent Mode” will soon let developers handle more complex tasks, like integrating APIs or fixing bugs, with help from AI that can write and edit code, suggest fixes, and even test the app—all within the IDE.
Google says this is still experimental, but the goal is to help developers write high-quality code faster and spend less time on repetitive testing and debugging. You’ll be able to run tests on virtual or physical Android devices, and results will show up right in Android Studio.
- AI-powered crash insights that explain why an app might have crashed and suggest code fixes.
- A Version Upgrade Agent to automate library and dependency updates.
- Help generating and editing UI with Jetpack Compose using simple language.
- The ability to attach UI mockups and files to prompts for more accurate AI help.
- New settings to teach Gemini your preferred coding style.
Also in preview: Android Studio Cloud, which lets you stream a full Android development environment to your browser from anywhere—via Firebase Studio.
For businesses, there’s an enterprise version of Gemini in Android Studio that adds stronger privacy and team support, available through Gemini Code Assist Standard or Enterprise plans.
Other updates include better UI previews, smoother navigation, a built-in XR emulator, improved backup features, and support tools to help prepare apps for Android’s upcoming 16KB page size architecture change.
Bluesky Introduces Account Verification (And It’s Not Just About a Blue Checkmark)
Bluesky, the decentralized social network, has opened up applications for verification. The idea is to highlight accounts that are “notable and authentic”—but unlike Twitter/X, they’re doing it a bit differently.
Accounts can now apply through a form if they’re active, complete (bio, photo, etc.), and secure. They also need to be linked to a real person, business, or organization with an official website.
Instead of relying just on a blue badge, Bluesky is building a network of Trusted Verifiers—groups or organizations that can verify others. Some, like The New York Times and Wired, are already testing this. Plus, anyone can still self-verify using domain-based usernames, like @npr.org.
Not everyone loves the idea, though. Some worry this will create a status hierarchy like what happened with Twitter. Others appreciate that Bluesky isn’t the only option—Deer.Social, a community fork of Bluesky, takes a more democratic approach, letting anyone choose who they trust as a verifier.
Bluesky hasn’t detailed exactly how they judge if someone is “notable,” but they say it depends on factors like media coverage, professional recognition, and overall public interest. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
Mozilla Shuts Down Pocket and Fakespot
Mozilla is saying goodbye to two of its products: Pocket and
Pocket—used by millions to save articles for later reading—will shut down on July 8. After that, it enters export-only mode, and users have until October 8 to download their saved content (articles, favorites, highlights, etc.).
Fakespot, a tool for identifying fake online reviews, is also being discontinued. Mozilla says that while the idea was solid, it just didn’t fit their long-term plans.
Instead, Mozilla is focusing on improving the browsing experience through tools like smarter tabs, AI-powered features, and a more personalized New Tab page.
Anthropic Launches Powerful New AI Models: Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4
Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, announced two new advanced models at their first developer event: Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4.
These models are built to handle complex tasks—like analyzing big datasets, writing and reviewing code, and solving tricky problems. They’re designed to reason through problems in a more thoughtful way, sometimes taking a bit longer to consider options before responding.
Key features:
- Use tools like search engines in real-time.
- Switch between fast responses and deeper “thinking” mode.
- Save and recall useful information to improve long-term accuracy.
- Summarize their reasoning in a user-friendly way.
Opus 4 is available to paying users and API customer via Amazon Bedrock and Google Vertex AI million tokens. Sonnet 4 is more affordable and also available to free users.
For developers, Anthropic’s Claude Code is getting new tools:
- SDKs to connect Claude with third-party apps.
- Integrations with VS Code, JetBrains, and GitHub.
- GitHub connector that helps respond to pull request feedback or fix bugs automatically.
While AI is still not perfect at writing bug-free code, Anthropic says they’re pushing frequent updates to close that gap and bring more reliable features to users faster.
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