Google Play services 7.3 released
Google is adding new tools to build Android apps with the release of Google Play services 7.3. This version comes with new APIs for Android Wear, nutrition data for Google Fit, user activity and location improvements, and better API support.
In addition, the company announced that an updated Google Play services SDK is available.
More information is available here.
IBM announces advances in building quantum computers
Scientists have unveiled two critical milestones toward building the first practical quantum computer, according to IBM. The milestones include the ability to detect and measure quantum errors, and a new quantum bit circuit design that could scale to larger dimensions.
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According to IBM, Moore’s Law is expected to hit a wall, but quantum computing will take over. Quantum computers are expected to exceed today’s computers with new optimization and simulation capabilities.
“Quantum computing could be potentially transformative, enabling us to solve problems that are impossible or impractical to solve today,” said Arvind Krishna, senior vice president and director of IBM Research.
Box introduces new mobile SDKs
Box has released four new mobile SDKs for Android and iOS developers. The SDKs include:
- Box Content SDK: Allows developers to integrate secure user authentication and single sign-on into applications using the Box Content API.
- Box Preview SDK: Includes an application preview UI for 120 different file types, integrated with a few lines of code.
- Box Browse SDK: Enables file navigation and manipulation UI access for users to find, select, import, save, and share files and documents.
- Box Share SDK: Includes prebuilt UI elements and UX flows that enable collaboration functionality for files and folders with managed access.
More information is available on the Box blog.
