Google AI Studio gets full-stack coding agent Antigravity

Google has added a full-stack coding environment to Google AI Studio, centred on a new coding agent called Antigravity. The update is designed to turn text prompts into working web applications within the same interface. It adds built-in Firebase services for database storage and user authentication, and expands framework support to include Next.js alongside React … Read more

Appdome unveils DefenceOS for unified mobile app defence

Appdome has introduced DefenceOS, a new operating layer embedded in Appdome-protected iOS and Android apps that manages how multiple in-app protection components run alongside the host application. It is positioned as an execution environment for mobile security, anti-fraud, anti-bot and API protection functions. DefenceOS is designed to reduce clashes between protections that can slow apps, … Read more

Apple opens 2026 Swift Student Challenge to global coders

Apple has opened submissions for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge, inviting student developers worldwide to design and submit Swift-based app playgrounds that demonstrate creativity, social impact, inclusivity or technical skill. Challenge scope The challenge invites students to create an app playground that can be experienced within three minutes. Submissions must be self-contained and able to … Read more

Apple Invites Gets Frosty Reception From Rival Partiful

Apple launched a new party-planning app on Tuesday called Apple Invites. Partiful, a startup with a similar function, had a swift response that suggested Apple had copied its product. Apple Invites is available now, with full capabilities accessible to iCloud+ subscribers. Apple isn’t always first to a party — and when it does show up, … Read more