Google's Gemini Code Assist made big waves this week with its Gemini 2.5 update. The new model helps developers in three key ways:

1. Smarter chat features that understand complex questions about code 2. More accurate code suggestions when writing new functions 3. Better code reviews that catch more potential issues in GitHub pull requests

The free version now offers personalized commands and remembers chat history, making it easier to work on big projects. Over 5 million developers have already installed the updated plugin.

Independent tests reveal AI Agents are getting better at real coding tasks. A new evaluation system measures how well tools like GitHub Copilot and Gemini handle:

- Debugging tricky code errors - Writing documentation - Updating old code safely

These monthly tests help teams choose the right AI partner for their needs. Recent results show Gemini 2.5 leading in code accuracy, while older models struggle with complex tasks.

Experienced developers are sharing practical AI strategies. Joshtronic's blog emphasizes using AI to:

- Quickly build prototype features - Automate boring code formatting - Generate test cases

He notes that while AI-made code often needs fixes, it helps teams ship products faster than waiting for perfect human-written code. Many developers now use AI for 40-60% of their daily coding work.

In hardware news, Samsung's new phones will come with AI coding tools preinstalled. This could help mobile developers work on-the-go, though some worry about phone screens being too small for serious coding.