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Flutter brings iOS 14 and Android 11 Support

Google has rolled out a new stable release of Flutter, bringing extensive support for iOS 14 and Android 11. Flutter 1.22 focuses on ensuring that Android 11 and iOS 14 work great with Flutter. Updates for both of these OSes include a lot of under-the-hood work to conform to the latest SDKs.

Developers

·6 years ago

Google to require In-App purchases are made via Google Payments

Google is to tighten control over the implementation of payment rules for purchases in Android applications. Next week, updated guidelines will be released to clarify the company’s requirements for using its payment system for subscriptions and in-app purchases.

Developers

·6 years ago

Microsoft launches Azure Communication Services

Microsoft has launched Azure Communication Services, building on top of the Azure cloud and using the same security structure powering Microsoft Teams.

Developers Microsoft

·6 years ago

Huawei AppGallery Working with Global Partners to Strengthen Ecosystem

Huawei today shared updates on AppGallery at the Huawei Developer Conference 2020 (Together). Delivering his keynote speech, Mr Wang Yanmin, President of Global Partnerships and Eco-Development at Huawei Consumer Business Group highlighted AppGallery's achievements.

Apps Developers Huawei

·6 years ago

Huawei smartphones will fully support HarmonyOS in 2021

At the 2020 Huawei Developer Conference, Huawei Executive Director and CEO of Consumer Business Yu Chengdong announced the launch of HarmonyOS 2.0 and the official open source of HarmonyOS. Yu Chengdong announced that Huawei will officially release the Beta version for mobile phone app developers in December 2020 and that Huawei smartphones will fully support HarmonyOS in 2021.

Developers Devices and OS Huawei

·6 years ago

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

·6 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.

Developers Apple

·6 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.

Google Android Developers US

·6 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

·6 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

·6 years ago

HMS Core 5.0 brings New Services to HUAWEI Developers

Developers Huawei

·6 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

·6 years ago

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