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Apple Delays iPhone Opt-In Privacy Feature in iOS 14

Apple is delaying its requirement that app developers get opt-in permission before tracking iPhone users, which had been set to go into effect with the release of iOS 14 this fall. After complaints from partners, the company said it will delay that requirement until early 2021.

Developers Apple

·5 years ago

Apple terminates Epics’ App Store Developer Account

Apple has terminated the developer account of Epic Games - the maker of Fortnite with which it's engaged in a pitched legal battle. This means that even owners of previously purchased series like Infinity Blade can't re-download the games.

Apple Developers

·5 years ago

Android App Developers Sue Google

An Android app developer has sued Google for allegedly anti-competitive and unlawful practices related to its Google Play app store, and attorneys say its behaviour – which gives rise to U.S. Android developers having to pay it exorbitant fees – constitutes violation of federal antitrust laws, according to Hagens Berman.

Developers US Google Android

·5 years ago

Huawei hosting Developer Webinar on August 6

Huawei is hosting an hour long seminar for developers on 6 August focusing on how online retailers, businesses, and developers can utilise Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) innovative technology to get the most out of a rapidly evolving online retail landscape.

Developers Huawei

·5 years ago

Huawei HMS App Innovation Contest goes Global

Huawei launched Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) Core 5.0 for global developers last month, introducing services in seven main areas including App Services, Graphics, Media, AI, Smart Device, Security, and System.

Developers Huawei

·5 years ago

HMS Core 5.0 brings New Services to HUAWEI Developers

Developers Huawei

·5 years ago

Android 11 Beta 2 released for Developers

Google just released Beta 2 of the Android 11 Beta program for developers. Beta 2 us to the Platform Stability milestone, which means that Android 11’s APIs and behaviours are finalised.

Developers Android

·5 years ago

Esper to provide free access to Android DevOps tools

Esper is to provide free access to their Android DevOps tools for innovators and small businesses worldwide.

Developers Android

·5 years ago

Apple launches updated developer forums

Apple has launched updated developer forums, just in time for WWDC 2020, with a new design language, easier navigation, and wider permissions for more users to browse the content.

Apple Developers

·5 years ago

Lineup for WWDC 2020 revealed

Apple today shared the WWDC20 lineup, including keynote and Platforms State of the Union timing, and information on how developers can learn about the future of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, and engage with Apple engineers.

Developers Apple

·5 years ago

Android 11 Beta is now available for Pixel Devices

Google just released the Android 11 Beta program to Pixel devices. This is the easiest way to try out Google’s newest version of Android in a much more stable scenario compared to the 4 different developer previews we have been testing.

Developers Android

·5 years ago

Huawei launches HMS Core Contact Shield to track COVID-19

Huawei has launched its own API to track the COVID-19 virus. While Apple and Google cover the majority of phones in the world, there are still users whose mobiles do not have access to the services of Google or Apple. This is why Huawei has been working on its own API, HMS Core Contact Shield.

Developers Huawei

·5 years ago

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