Overview
- Google began rolling out the feature to adults in the U.S. and select markets on Tuesday, letting anyone with a standard Google account publish AI‑generated 'vibe‑coded' Kotlin apps to a new personal library that stays off the public store.
- Apps created and stored in the personal library remain subject to Google Play policies and Trust & Safety reviews, and Google says creators can upgrade to a professional developer account to publish publicly after passing the same reviews.
- Limited sharing to trusted friends and family is planned in the coming months, with Google keeping the initial launch intentionally narrow by age and region to reduce risk while it expands controls.
- At the same time, Google is rolling out AI discovery and game features — including Game Finder (built on a 'Gamer DNA' profile), Ask Play app comparisons, 48‑hour Sprints and 30‑second Sidekick Playbacks — to personalize recommendations and boost engagement.
- The move builds on Google I/O’s May announcement that AI Studio can output production‑ready Android code and replaces awkward sideloading or small internal test tracks with a managed, device‑syncable place to run personal apps while raising questions about code quality, review capacity and effects on the developer ecosystem.