Google Play now lets anyone build private, vibe-coded apps that run on Android
Google is making it easier to build and use personal Android apps created with AI, without having to make them available to everyone on the Play Store.
TechCrunch reports: Google is making it easier to build and use personal Android apps created with AI, without having to make them available to everyone on the Play Store.
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