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#General #Development #Mobile Development #Cloud & DevOps #Cybersecurity & Privacy #AI & Data Science #Hardware & Gadgets #Design & UXAnnouncing Flutter AI Toolkit
Want AI chat in your Flutter app? This toolkit makes iteasy.Flutter AI developers, rejoice! Adding an AI-powered chat experience to your app just got a whole lot easier. Introducing Flutter AI Toolkit, a collection of ready-to-use AI chat widgets designed to seamlessly integrate into your Flutter projects. No more building complex chat interfaces from scratch—Flutter AI Toolkit provides everything you need to quickly...
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Video & web ad support in Flutter
Coauthors: Zoey Fan, Harold Benson, Alak JhunjhunwalaMonetizing your Flutter app just got easier and more rewarding. Today, we are thrilled to announce a new suite of tools and feature updates that provide developers with a range of options to monetize your apps and grow your business.Video ads now available for Flutter developersAn animated gif showing a sample videoadsLet’s start by turning your video content into a...
Get your apps ready for 16 KB page size devices
Posted by Yacine Rezgui – Developer Relations Engineer, Steven Moreland – Staff Software Engineer Android is evolving to deliver even faster, more performant experiences. One key improvement is the adoption of a 16 KB memory page size. This change enables the operating system to manage memory more efficiently, leading to noticeable performance gains (5-10%) in both apps and games. We provided an in-depth technical...
iOS Dev Weekly - Issue 691 - Dec 13th 2024
Comment Happy Friday, everyone! Below, I’ve got another longer-form article covering an interesting hardware-based Swift project from Luke Howard and Peer Espen Ursfjord. The device they’re building is music-related, but the real story is about getting Swift, C/C++, Linux, Android, Dart, and Flutter all working together! Next week’s issue will be my usual "Best of And Finally…" for 2024, and then I’ll take my annual...
#WeArePlay | Meet the people building sport apps and games
Posted by Robbie McLachlan – Developer Marketing In a year filled with iconic sports moments—from the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris to the UEFA Euro Cup in Germany—our celebration of app and game businesses continues with nine new #WeArePlay stories. These founders are building sports apps and games that unite players, fans, and communities—from immersive sports simulations to apps that motivate runners with...
Issue 691
Can Swift, C/C++, Linux, Android, Dart, and Flutter all work together? They can!
Reddit improved app startup speed by over 50% using Baseline Profiles and R8
Posted by Ben Weiss – Developer Relations Engineer, and Lauren Darcey – Senior Engineering Manager, Reddit Reddit is one of the world’s largest internet forums, bringing together countless communities looking for entertainment, answers to everyday questions, and so much more. Recently, the team optimized its Android app to reduce startup times and improve rendering performance using Baseline Profiles. But the team didn...
Introducing Android XR SDK Developer Preview
Posted by Matthew McCullough – VP of Product Management, Android Developer Today, we're launching the developer preview of the Android XR SDK - a comprehensive development kit for Android XR. It's the newest platform in the Android family built for extended reality (XR) headsets (and glasses in the future!). You’ll have endless opportunities to create and develop experiences that blend digital and physical worlds,...
What’s new in Flutter 3.27
Elevating App Development with Impeller, Cupertino Updates, andMoreIntroductionLet’s dive into Flutter 3.27! This release is brimming with enhancements and features focused on refining your development experience and boosting your app’s performance.We’ve got updates across the framework, engine, and ecosystem, including progress with Impeller and improvements to Cupertino widgets. Plus, we’re introducing exciting new...
Notes from Google Play: The next phase of Play
Posted by Sam Bright – VP & GM, Google Play + Developer Ecosystem Hello everyone, Thank you for making this year another incredible one! Your innovative experiences continue to inspire us and bring joy to billions. We recently celebrated some of your amazing work in our Best of 2024 awards, showcasing moments of delight across phones, large-screen devices, watches, and PCs. This year, we shared our vision for the...
iOS Dev Weekly - Issue 690 - Dec 6th 2024
Comment There’s not a lot going on this week, so I’ll just share that I’m really enjoying Bluesky with its recent surge in popularity. I don’t think there will ever be another "centralised" social media community for Swift and Apple platform developers. Some people remain happy on Twitter/X, some moved to Mastodon and found a home there, and most recently Bluesky is getting a huge influx of people. We’re never going to...
User-Agent Reduction on Android WebView
Posted by Mike Taylor (Privacy Sandbox), and Mihai Cîrlănaru (Web on Android) The User-Agent string has been reduced in Chrome on Desktop and Chrome on Android platforms since Chrome 107. Beginning in Android 16, the default User-Agent string in Android WebView will be similarly reduced. Updated User-Agent string The default, reduced WebView User-Agent string is as follows: Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; Android 10; K; wv)...
Issue 690
Where is the Swift and Apple platform social media community these days? Scattered, but still there!
Four Tips to Help You Build High-Quality, Engaging, and Age-Appropriate Apps
Posted by Mindy Brooks – Senior Director, Android Platform App developers play a vital role in shaping how people of all ages interact with technology. Whether your app content is specifically designed for kids or simply attracts their attention, there is an added responsibility to ensure a safe and trusted experience. Google is here to support you in that work. Today, we’re sharing some important reminders and updates...
#WeArePlay | Tentang Anak connects parents to experts across Indonesia
Posted by Robbie McLachlan, Developer Marketing In our latest film for #WeArePlay, which celebrates the people behind apps and games, we meet Mesty and Garri - the husband and wife duo who created Tentang Anak. Their app helps parents across Indonesia navigate their parenting journey with confidence: with a focus on child health, growth tracking, and providing accessible expert consultations. What inspired you to...
Tune in for #FlutterInProduction — coming soon to a screen near you!
Tune in for #FlutterInProduction—coming soon to a screen nearyou!Mark your calendars and be sure to tune into #FlutterInProduction on December 17, 2024 at 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET / 20:00CET.This virtual event, hosted on the Flutter YouTube channel, is a little different than our previous events. We’re not just diving into the latest releases (though we’ll definitely be doing that!): #FlutterInProduction is about...
Making the Play Integrity API faster, more resilient, and more private
Posted by Dom Elliott – Group Product Manager, Google Play At Google Play, we’re committed to providing a safe and secure environment for your business to thrive. That’s why we continually invest in reinforcing user trust, protecting your business, and safeguarding the ecosystem. This includes actively combating bad actors who try to deceive users or spread malware, and giving you tools to combat abuse. Our tools like...
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iOS Dev Weekly - Issue 689 - Nov 29th 2024
Comment I’ve had a week off from Swift Package Index this week as I needed to do some work on this newsletter. Curated (the email service I use) has had some problems recently, and I’m investigating what it would take to self-host my newsletter again. It started over 13 years ago as a simple Jekyll site with an ESP account, and that’s where I think it’ll end up again soon. You won’t see big changes when it transitions...
Issue 689
I tried two new (ish) AI coding tools this week. What did I think?
Kodeco Podcast: How to Read Code – Podcast V2, S3 E1 [FREE]
Struggling with a new codebase? Senior iOS Dev Mani Ramezan shares tips to help you get up to speed, from starting with a bug to improving setup processes. Perfect for new devs or anyone tackling unfamiliar code!
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iOS Dev Weekly - Issue 688 - Nov 22nd 2024
Comment Every developer, from solo indie devs to giant mega-corporations, has dreamt of Apple choosing them as a featured app on the App Store. There are millions of apps in the store, and when featured, yours is at the top of the heap. At least for a few days. Before I go further, it’s important to know I know very little about the internal decision-making process by which apps get featured. I know there are editorial...
Issue 688
How do you get an app featured on the App Store? There's a new process, and it's great!
Prospera: using Flutter to bring AI to the frontline of sales
Developers around the world are using Google’s Gemini models to tackle real-world challenges, and one of the most exciting applications we’ve seen is in the field of sales. Meet Prospera, winner of both best Flutter app and most Useful app in our recent Gemini API Developer Competition! Created by Leon Kukuk and Max Hasenohr from Germany, Prospera is an AI-powered sales coach that provides real-time guidance and...
Gaze Link Wins Best Android App in Gemini API Developer Competition
Posted by Thomas Ezan – Sr Developer Relation Engineer (@lethargicpanda) We're excited to announce Gaze Link as the winner of the Best Android App for our Gemini API Developer Competition! This innovative app demonstrates the potential of the Gemini API in providing a communication system for individuals with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who develop severe motor and verbal disabilities, enabling them to type...
X improved login success rate by 2x after adopting passkeys
Posted by Niharika Arora – Developer Relations Engineer From breaking news and entertainment to sports and politics, X is a social media app that aims to help nearly 500 million users worldwide get the full story with all the live commentary. Recently, X developers revamped the Android app’s login process so users never miss out on the conversations they’re interested in. Using the Credential Manager API, the team...
Introducing Restore Credentials: Effortless account restoration for Android apps
Posted by Neelansh Sahai - Developer Relations Engineer Did you know that, on average, 40% of the people in the US reset or replace their smartphones every year? This frequent device turnover presents a challenge – and an opportunity – for maintaining strong user relationships. When users get a new phone, the friction of re-entering login credentials can lead to frustration, app abandonment, and churn. To address this...
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#WeArePlay | Meet more people creating apps and games in Japan
Posted by Robbie McLachlan, Developer Marketing Earlier this year #WeArePlay went on a virtual tour of Australia and the U.S. to spotlight the stories of app and game founders. Today, we’re rounding up our tour across the world with the last stop for 2024: Japan. From an app that uses AI to promote early health intervention to one that’s turning litter picking into a social movement, meet the 49 apps and games founders...
The First Developer Preview of Android 16
Posted by Matthew McCullough – VP of Product Management, Android Developer Android 16 Developer Preview 1 is available now to test with your apps. This is the start of Android having more frequent API releases as part of our effort to drive faster innovation in apps and devices. Two Android API releases in 2025 This preview is for the next major release of Android with a planned launch in Q2 of 2025. This release is...
Welcome to Spotlight Week: Passkeys
Posted by Joseph Lewis – Android Developer Relations Technical Writer, and Niharika Arora – Android Developer Relations Engineer We're kicking off Spotlight Week with a deep dive into passkeys! This week we're partnering with the Chrome team to feature exciting announcements, insightful resources, and expert guidance on how to build seamless and secure authentication experiences for your apps. Throughout Spotlight...
Developing for the Meta Quest 3 with Unreal Engine 5 [FREE]
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Python for AI
Python is the lingua-franca of data science, machine learning and AI. This course will teach you enough Python, based on your pre-existing knowledge of other programming languages, so that you are well-prepared for a journey into learning AI programming. You'll discover the fundamentals of python syntax, learn how to manage programming environments, work with third-party libraries and handle file and networking...
Artificial Intelligence APIs with Python
This program is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to integrate AI services into your development workflow. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic Python programming for AI to advanced concepts like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI Agents. You'll gain hands-on experience with popular AI platforms such as OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Azure AI Services.