Google develops AI platform and new Android software features

Google is expanding its software ecosystem with several new features and platforms. The company has listed 'Antigravity' in the Play Store, an agent-first development platform designed for AI agents to write and manage code locally. However, the app is specifically built for Googlebook OS and is not compatible with standard Android smartphones; attempts to run it on Pixel devices fail due to terminal permission errors.

In messaging, code discovered in Google Messages suggests the integration of native video calling via the RCS protocol. This feature utilizes the Universal Profile 4.0 standard, specifically Messaging Initiated Video Calls (MIVC), to allow users to transition from text chats to real-time video.

Additionally, Google is testing enhanced security for Chrome on Android. A new flag, 'Biometric reauth for password filling,' is being developed to require facial recognition or fingerprint authentication before the browser automatically fills saved credentials from the Google Password Manager.