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March 6, 2026

Google will now show which AI models are best at building Android apps

Google has introduced Android Bench, a tool for assessing AI model performance in Android app development. The top performer is Gemini 3.1 Pro, scoring 72.2%, followed by Claude Opus 4.6 at 66.6% and GPT 5.2 Codex at 62.5%. The benchmark evaluates models through real-world Android coding challenges with task completion rates between 16% and 72%. Google aims to facilitate the creation of Android applications from user prompts and has made the benchmark's methodology and tools available on GitHub.

AppWizard

March 6, 2026

Google says these AI models are best at coding Android apps

Google is testing various AI models for Android app development through a new platform called “Android Bench,” which evaluates the performance of leading AI language models (LLMs) against benchmarks specific to Android development. The benchmarks assess capabilities in areas such as Jetpack Compose, asynchronous programming, data persistence, dependency injection, navigation migrations, Gradle/build configurations, and interaction with Android components. Google has identified Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview as the top-performing model with a score of 72.4%, followed by Claude Opus 4.6 at 66.6% and OpenAI’s GPT 5.2 Codex at 62.5%. Gemini 2.5 Flash scored the lowest at 16.1%.

AppWizard

February 13, 2026

Nothing has finally given its phones a truly essential feature

Android Central Labs highlights Nothing's new tool, Essential Apps, which allows users to create personalized applications, aiming to move away from traditional app ecosystems. The tool operates from the home screen and features an intuitive interface that prompts users with context-aware questions. CEO Carl Pei stated that Essential Apps aims to eliminate the constraints of conventional app stores, enabling customization without ads or generic designs. However, there are concerns that users may revert to established apps due to convenience, despite the initial appeal of customization. The Nothing Phone 3, featuring the Glyph Interface, is positioned as a fresh option in the smartphone market, with Essential Apps potentially reshaping user engagement.

AppWizard

February 10, 2026

Nothing’s Playground lets you build the apps you need without coding — and it’s exactly what I need

Nothing's Playground tool allows users to create simple Android apps using AI without coding expertise. It generates mini apps based on user-defined text prompts in minutes. Currently in beta, it is exclusive to the Nothing Phone 3, with plans for broader availability in the future. Users can create, update, and revert apps, and the current version requests only three permissions: location, calendar, and contacts. A February update will add support for activity recognition, sensor data, and a Weather API, with plans for custom app icons, audio, and fonts. Access to the tool is available through the Nothing Playground website.