The team at Android recently announced its new auto-archive feature to cut down on unnecessary uninstalls and assist users in installing new apps. According to the team, once a user opts in, auto-archive can help them free up a chunk of an app’s storage space, without removing the app presence or users’ data. Auto-archive works … continue reading
The Android development team today announced the general availability of the first preview version of Android 14. With this preview, developers gain access to several new features, such as more ways to build applications and take advantage of the full Android ecosystem. This brings alterations to API behaviors so users can have a more consistent … continue reading
Apple recently announced that there will be changes made to the App Store’s commerce and payment system. These changes will be made based on changes in certain regions’ taxes and foreign exchange rates. The changes will go into effect on February 13, 2023 and will alter the prices of apps and in-app purchases on the … continue reading
Flurry has announced the availability of Flurry Push. It is a new tool for mobile developers that enables them to send targeted messages to re-engage and retain users across Android and iOS. According to the company, this allows users to leverage the power of push notifications in order to drive revenue. The three types include … continue reading
Google has announced Google Registry’s newest top-level domain (TLD), .app, is now available. The .app TLD was designed for apps and app developers, and features security measures that enable developers to showcase apps to a broad audience. According to the company, having a memorable .app domain name makes it easy for users to find and … continue reading
Starting in the second half of 2018, Android apps on the Google Play store will be required to target a “recent” Android API level and meet other new, additional requirements Google announced yesterday. “Google Play powers billions of app installs and updates annually,” Edward Cunningham, product manager at Android wrote in a post. “We relentlessly … continue reading
As a freelance web developer, Alex Kaul is constantly switching back and forth among code, mockups, browser tabs, and terminals, which is multiplied by the many projects he is working on at a given time. In order to simplify his workflow, he created an organizer app called Freeter (officially out of beta), letting other developers … continue reading
If you are a hacker, creator, developer, or you just dabble in code, this trending repo on GitHub might make its way into your life, especially if you are looking for a fully extensible launcher. Zazu is an open-source launcher with defaults that make it useful out of the box, according to its website. It … continue reading
Cloudron, a platform for self-hosting web apps like WordPress, solves many of the problems associated with self-hosting. The platform is now open source and available on GitLab under the Affero General Public License. Small businesses use apps like WordPress, GitLab, Rocket.Chat, and others as a way to control their own data and customize their sites. … continue reading
The artificial intelligence app that puts time back into developers’ days has seen some major updates in version 1.2, including features that increase productivity and help developers manage their products and tasks. Trevor AI is a free app that uses artificial intelligence to understand the tasks of the user, and it makes suggestions based on … continue reading
Google is extending its Classroom API to help developers integrate their applications with classroom solutions. The company introduced new coursework endpoints that will give developers access to assignments, grades and workflows. “Learning tools can focus on creating great content and, in turn, use Classroom to manage the workflow for assignments created with this content,” wrote … continue reading
Virtual reality headsets can let users play games and enter different worlds, but Oculus is putting VR to good use with its VR for Good program, where philanthropic and socially beneficial projects can get started. With this program, Oculus is looking for 10 rising filmmakers to match with 10 nonprofits so they can tell stories … continue reading
