IOS Apps
Four Tips to Help You Build High-Quality, Engaging, and Age-Appropriate Apps
-Ads- 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…
Read MoreAndroid Developers Blog: #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,…
Read MoreMaking 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…
Read MoreApple Announces Finalists for 2024 App Store Awards
Apple has just announced the finalists for the 2024 App Store Awards. Here are all of the apps. The winners will be announced in the coming weeks. iPhone App of the Year Finalists Kino Runna Tripsy iPhone Game of the Year Finalists AFK Journey The WereCleaner Zenless Zone Zero iPad App of the Year Finalists…
Read MoreGaze 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…
Read MoreX 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…
Read MoreEffortless 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…
Read MoreAndroid Developers Blog: #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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreWelcome 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…
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