Google has announced that anyone with a standard Google account can now use Google AI Studio to build personal Android apps. The user describes what they want in a prompt, and the AI generates the app. It can then be installed on the user's own device with a single click and appears in a private part of Google Play rather than the public store.
The tool is free to use and allows for light edits or a complete restart. Google says sharing with close family and friends will be available in the coming months. If a shared app gains traction, Google provides a "pipeline to graduate into a professional developer account," which would let the creator distribute it globally through the Play Store.
The source notes that the ability to make an app with AI is not new, but the selling point here is making an app entirely for oneself. The article gives an example of a custom medication tracker built to avoid ads and subscription fees in existing single-purpose apps, suggesting the feature could appeal to users who want simple tools without ad overload.