Chris Sinco
@c5inco.bsky.social
UX Lead on AI tooling in Android Studio // pretty okay at bikes
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Chris Sinco
@c5inco.bsky.social
· Feb 27
Inspired by this article, I built a small tool in Compose Desktop to more easily iterate through building fancy mesh gradients from @sinasamaki.com's Modifier recipe! Code is here github.com/c5inco/Mesh with the code export assuming you are using the same Modifier recipe
The new Islands theme from @intellijidea.com has landed in latest @androidstudio.bsky.social canaries! Try it out and leave us your feedback either here or on the issue tracker 🫶
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The new Islands theme from @intellijidea.com has landed in latest @androidstudio.bsky.social canaries! Try it out and leave us your feedback either here or on the issue tracker 🫶
God forbid the government find the money to keep $20/hr air traffic controllers paid, but happy to throw ICE $150B
November 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
God forbid the government find the money to keep $20/hr air traffic controllers paid, but happy to throw ICE $150B
Heard at work: "You can't vibe code fun yet" 😄
November 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Heard at work: "You can't vibe code fun yet" 😄
Many AMERICAN cultures and subculture use “aunt/auntie/uncle” for any relative or close family friend. It’s called a term of endearment and it’s just super convenient. A lie to disqualify you as mayor?! Jfc ppl are grasping at straws.
November 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Many AMERICAN cultures and subculture use “aunt/auntie/uncle” for any relative or close family friend. It’s called a term of endearment and it’s just super convenient. A lie to disqualify you as mayor?! Jfc ppl are grasping at straws.
If using Gemini in Android Studio is not your cup of tea, you can now use whatever model you want via API key! Now available in latest canaries developer.android.com/studio/gemin...
October 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
If using Gemini in Android Studio is not your cup of tea, you can now use whatever model you want via API key! Now available in latest canaries developer.android.com/studio/gemin...
AI filters on YouTube Shorts is the slop we don’t need
October 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM
AI filters on YouTube Shorts is the slop we don’t need
Shout out to all the West Coast physicians that maintain a straight face when having to explain the difference between CDC and state guidance on COVID vaccine eligibility. #NoKings
October 13, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Shout out to all the West Coast physicians that maintain a straight face when having to explain the difference between CDC and state guidance on COVID vaccine eligibility. #NoKings
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Would you like to work on Compose at Google (Mountain View CA office)?
Apply here and let's work together www.google.com/about/career...
Apply here and let's work together www.google.com/about/career...
Senior Software Engineer, Jetpack Compose — Google Careers
www.google.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Would you like to work on Compose at Google (Mountain View CA office)?
Apply here and let's work together www.google.com/about/career...
Apply here and let's work together www.google.com/about/career...
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behold the bold and brave washington post opinion section (under new management), lol
October 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
behold the bold and brave washington post opinion section (under new management), lol
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Designers when an android engineer ask to just use the system back arrow: “our custom back arrow is an expression of our brand, we cannot yield to looking like a Google app”
Designers when Liquid Glass looks like shit everywhere in their app: “LEROY JENKINSSSSSSS”
Designers when Liquid Glass looks like shit everywhere in their app: “LEROY JENKINSSSSSSS”
September 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Designers when an android engineer ask to just use the system back arrow: “our custom back arrow is an expression of our brand, we cannot yield to looking like a Google app”
Designers when Liquid Glass looks like shit everywhere in their app: “LEROY JENKINSSSSSSS”
Designers when Liquid Glass looks like shit everywhere in their app: “LEROY JENKINSSSSSSS”
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To President Trump, the veracity of statistics and scorekeepers can turn on a dime. When data works in his favor, he praises, repeats and often exaggerates the figures. When the numbers on crime or the economy run counter to his narrative, they are frequently deemed “fake,” “phony” and a “fraud.”
For Trump, Data Is Often ‘Phony,’ Unless It Supports His Views
The president has ping-ponged between boasts about jobs and crime and attacks on their data sources. Here’s how he is threatening trust in public data.
nyti.ms
September 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
To President Trump, the veracity of statistics and scorekeepers can turn on a dime. When data works in his favor, he praises, repeats and often exaggerates the figures. When the numbers on crime or the economy run counter to his narrative, they are frequently deemed “fake,” “phony” and a “fraud.”
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Set aside Sen. Mike Lee's storm of lies and incitement here. Lee literally made jokes on Twitter about the fmr Speaker of the Minnesota state house being murdered in her home by a right wing extremist. Hard to imagine any more twisted and malicious person in public life.
September 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Set aside Sen. Mike Lee's storm of lies and incitement here. Lee literally made jokes on Twitter about the fmr Speaker of the Minnesota state house being murdered in her home by a right wing extremist. Hard to imagine any more twisted and malicious person in public life.
TIL about Groypers. Oh boy.
September 13, 2025 at 8:12 AM
TIL about Groypers. Oh boy.
Friday thought: I should make overnight oats more
September 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Friday thought: I should make overnight oats more
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Discover the magic behind the Androidify app ✨ → https://goo.gle/4n4ehdl
We explore how Firebase AI Logic, Gemini, and Imagen work together to transform a photo into a bot version of yourself. #Androidify
We explore how Firebase AI Logic, Gemini, and Imagen work together to transform a photo into a bot version of yourself. #Androidify
September 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Discover the magic behind the Androidify app ✨ → https://goo.gle/4n4ehdl
We explore how Firebase AI Logic, Gemini, and Imagen work together to transform a photo into a bot version of yourself. #Androidify
We explore how Firebase AI Logic, Gemini, and Imagen work together to transform a photo into a bot version of yourself. #Androidify
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Ever heard of Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, a.k.a. Nano Banana? 🍌
It's now super easy to integrate into your app via @Firebase AI Logic. 🔥
Learn more about it in the Android documentation → https://goo.gle/3JVPucN
Or check out our new code sample to see it in action →
It's now super easy to integrate into your app via @Firebase AI Logic. 🔥
Learn more about it in the Android documentation → https://goo.gle/3JVPucN
Or check out our new code sample to see it in action →
September 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Ever heard of Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, a.k.a. Nano Banana? 🍌
It's now super easy to integrate into your app via @Firebase AI Logic. 🔥
Learn more about it in the Android documentation → https://goo.gle/3JVPucN
Or check out our new code sample to see it in action →
It's now super easy to integrate into your app via @Firebase AI Logic. 🔥
Learn more about it in the Android documentation → https://goo.gle/3JVPucN
Or check out our new code sample to see it in action →
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We don't yet have any idea what the ideology of the Kirk shooter was.
But we do know that the Denver school shooter was a far-right white supremacist.
www.denverpost.com/2025/09/11/e...
But we do know that the Denver school shooter was a far-right white supremacist.
www.denverpost.com/2025/09/11/e...
‘Radicalized’ Evergreen High School shooter appeared to hold antisemitic, violent views in online accounts
Armed with a revolver, the 16-year-old shooter systematically reloaded and fired as he wandered the school, trying to find new targets, police say.
www.denverpost.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:34 AM
We don't yet have any idea what the ideology of the Kirk shooter was.
But we do know that the Denver school shooter was a far-right white supremacist.
www.denverpost.com/2025/09/11/e...
But we do know that the Denver school shooter was a far-right white supremacist.
www.denverpost.com/2025/09/11/e...
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The markings that supposedly expressed “transgender ideology” were………..a series of arrows.
September 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The markings that supposedly expressed “transgender ideology” were………..a series of arrows.
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Millions of dollars worth of contraceptives destined for low-income countries were destroyed at the direction of the Trump administration.
$10 Million in Contraceptives Have Been Destroyed on Orders From Trump Officials
The birth control pills, IUDs and hormonal implants were purchased by U.S.A.I.D. for women in low-income countries. They had been in limbo in a Belgian warehouse after the U.S. cut much of its foreign aid.
nyti.ms
September 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Millions of dollars worth of contraceptives destined for low-income countries were destroyed at the direction of the Trump administration.
The worst Pixel design choice is to disable the ability to completely remove the At a Glance widget. WHYYY
September 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The worst Pixel design choice is to disable the ability to completely remove the At a Glance widget. WHYYY
Peak Hawaii is raised Tacomas blasting Always Be My Baby or Camrys blasting Kiss Me Thru The Phone with a sub
September 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Peak Hawaii is raised Tacomas blasting Always Be My Baby or Camrys blasting Kiss Me Thru The Phone with a sub
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Brand new day, brand new role. Joining Google as a UX engineer for Android Developer Experience. One more goal achieved 🙌🏾
September 1, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Brand new day, brand new role. Joining Google as a UX engineer for Android Developer Experience. One more goal achieved 🙌🏾
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🚧 We are getting started with formatted text editing in TextField / Compose! 🚧
📋 I'm gathering all use cases, from the common to the complex. What are your daily needs for formatted text? Think mentions, hashtags, links, and simple styling.
Reply with your requirements below! ⚒️
📋 I'm gathering all use cases, from the common to the complex. What are your daily needs for formatted text? Think mentions, hashtags, links, and simple styling.
Reply with your requirements below! ⚒️
August 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
🚧 We are getting started with formatted text editing in TextField / Compose! 🚧
📋 I'm gathering all use cases, from the common to the complex. What are your daily needs for formatted text? Think mentions, hashtags, links, and simple styling.
Reply with your requirements below! ⚒️
📋 I'm gathering all use cases, from the common to the complex. What are your daily needs for formatted text? Think mentions, hashtags, links, and simple styling.
Reply with your requirements below! ⚒️
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How is the Android ecosystem changing? The tags in the @droidcon.bsky.social London CfP submissions paint a very interesting picture!
(bars represent actual counts, so both years are on the same scale)
Some quick analysis in follow-ups
(bars represent actual counts, so both years are on the same scale)
Some quick analysis in follow-ups
August 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
How is the Android ecosystem changing? The tags in the @droidcon.bsky.social London CfP submissions paint a very interesting picture!
(bars represent actual counts, so both years are on the same scale)
Some quick analysis in follow-ups
(bars represent actual counts, so both years are on the same scale)
Some quick analysis in follow-ups
Question for my AI ninja followers: how do you all use the various modes when prompting? Cursor has Agent and Ask (Copilot similarly), Claude Code has Planning and Auto-Accept, Zed has Write, Ask, Minimal.
How do you decide what to use? Do you customize? Do you even use them?
How do you decide what to use? Do you customize? Do you even use them?
August 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Question for my AI ninja followers: how do you all use the various modes when prompting? Cursor has Agent and Ask (Copilot similarly), Claude Code has Planning and Auto-Accept, Zed has Write, Ask, Minimal.
How do you decide what to use? Do you customize? Do you even use them?
How do you decide what to use? Do you customize? Do you even use them?