Google has broken with years of tradition by not releasing the Pixel hardware repositories alongside this week’s Android 16 source code. The move has left custom ROM creators scratching their heads and scrambling to adjust their plans. Tuesday saw Google push Android 16’s source code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) as expected, but… …
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Apple has unveiled Metal 4, an overhaul of its graphics API that brings native AI capabilities alongside improved gaming performance. The announcement, made during the company’s WWDC 2025 developer showcase, represents Apple’s latest attempt to woo both game developers and AI enthusiasts. Apple’s transition to its own silicon has been impressively smooth, but developers are… …
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A US appeals court on Wednesday rejected Apple’s attempts to delay changes to its App Store practices demanded by Epic Games. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals wasn’t having any of Apple’s arguments as it denied the company’s request to pause a judicial order requiring immediate changes to how the iPhone maker runs its… …
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Stack Overflow is marking its milestone 15th annual Developer Survey with a probe into developer AI use and salaries. Like many platforms, Stack Overflow faces questions today as users navigate the wild west of AI. Are these new tools becoming trusty companions, or something else entirely? This year’s survey isn’t just about hoovering up new… …
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