GitHub Copilot previews local sandboxing for agents
Agents can be restricted from files, networks and credentials; three models added.
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September 2026
35 articles.
Android Studio Rabbit 2 Canary 2 fixes a Windows crash in the Android CLI
sdk list --all exited with 0xC0000409 on Windows; the build also fixes three IDE and Gradle issues.
Android Studio previews Bring Your Own Agent for Claude, Codex and Antigravity
BYOA hands a third-party agent the full project graph over the Agent Client Protocol.
Android Games Now Available on Car Screens
Developers can now reach drivers and passengers by publishing Android games for in-car screens.
Copilot for JetBrains 1.18.0 previews AI-assisted tool approvals
Agent sessions gain message re-editing and an MCP server toggle; 2025.1 users face an upgrade.
Xcode 27.1 beta arrives with iPhone Duo design kits
Apple published both on 18 September, along with guidance on preparing apps.
Enhancements in GitHub Copilot Code Review
GitHub Copilot's latest updates enhance the code review process with improved change tracking, auto-resolving comments, and smart commit message generation.
Android Studio Quail 4 Patch 1 fixes dex files that crashed apps on launch
AGP 9.4.1 also fixes a 38% D8 slowdown, R8 non-determinism and two VerifyErrors.
Swift 6.4 speeds up importing bridging headers in LLDB
The debugger work begun in Swift 6.3 continues, with a concrete win for breakpoint latency.
Prepare Your Apps for Apple's Latest Beta OS Releases
Ensure compatibility with Apple's new beta OS versions by updating your apps.
AndroidX Security State can tell you if a CVE is patched on a device
Patch-level tracking across system, modules and kernel, with OSV data behind it.
Five EU countries get only Apple's alternative tracking prompt
Everywhere else in the EU it is a choice; in Germany, France, Italy, Poland and Romania it is not.
Apple adds Bundles and Suites for subscriptions
Multiple subscriptions can be sold as a single in-app purchase, with Volume Purchasing dated.
GitHub Copilot integrates with Jira
Issue tracking joins the Copilot app, and JetBrains gains an enterprise sandbox control.
Android Studio Rabbit 1 Canary 5 fixes agent feedback buttons sending private data
With local models, the agent's thumbs-up and thumbs-down buttons appeared to send private data unexpectedly.
Swift 6.4 Released: Key Updates for Developers
Swift 6.4 enhances cross-platform development with updates to the Swift Package Manager and the Subprocess library.
Google and Speakeasy Open Source OpenAPI Code Generation Suite
Open sourcing aims to reduce platform risks and improve SDK generation.
Enhancements in Copilot Code Review: Auto-Resolution and Improved Analysis
Streamlining code review with automated comment resolution and enhanced validation tools.
Introducing Fast and Reliable Wireless Debugging with ADB Wi-Fi 2.0
ADB Wi-Fi 2.0 enhances wireless debugging with improved connection reliability and speed.
macOS 27 drops Intel support as App Store submissions open
Apple silicon only from macOS 27, and an April 2027 SDK deadline for iOS submissions.
GitHub Copilot for JetBrains: next edit suggestions now move across files
Cursor movement across files, project-wide chat context, and CLI access to IDE state.
Integrate Gemini TTS with Firebase AI Logic for Enhanced App Voice Features
Explore how Gemini TTS models enhance app functionality with natural voice features using Firebase AI Logic.
Kotlin 2.4.20 adds generated Package.swift files for SwiftPM
What changes for Kotlin Multiplatform modules shared with an iOS app, plus Wasm and JS updates.
CodeQL 2.26.4 Enhances Security Detection in GitHub Actions
The update boosts security detection for ASP.NET Core and GitHub Actions workflows.
A verified quote is not a supported claim
I had 201 passing tests and thought the evidence gate on this site was pretty damn solid. Then I let a second AI model try to break it. It did.
Preparing Your App for Android's Broader Memory Limits
Android 17 enforces per-app memory limits, prompting developers to optimize app performance.
Jetpack XR SDK Core Libraries Reach Beta: Enhancements for Android XR Development
The beta release of Jetpack XR SDK core libraries introduces refined APIs and expanded testing support, advancing Android XR development.
Android Studio Rabbit 1 Canary 1 fixes a Gemini agent bug that deleted drive contents
The release also fixes baseline profiles being deleted and a Compose Preview Screenshot Testing failure.
End of Rosetta Support for Intel-Based macOS Apps: What Developers Need to Know
Apple's transition to Apple silicon is concluding, impacting developers with Intel-only macOS apps.
Tinder's R8 Configuration Analyzer results: 47% faster cold starts
One large Android app's measured numbers from the AGP 9.3 optimization report, and how to run it yourself.
Swift 6.4 Enhances Embedded Swift for Microcontroller Development
Swift 6.4 introduces significant improvements to Embedded Swift, optimizing it for low-resource environments and expanding its capabilities.
3 Strategies to Optimize Firebase Remote Config Fetch Usage
With Firebase Remote Config's shift to usage-based billing, developers need strategies to manage fetch requests efficiently.
Apple Revises App Business Terms in the EU: What Developers Need to Know
Apple introduces a Core Technology Commission, removes certain fees, and allows alternative payments in the EU.
Update on Sign in with Apple: New Domain Implementation
Apple is transitioning Sign in with Apple addresses to a new domain, impacting developers' systems for user authentication.
Upcoming Tax and Price Changes for App Store Developers
New tax regulations and price updates are set to impact app sales and subscriptions in various regions.