Technological news collected from 05/04/2024 to 08/05/2024
A compilation of updates related to the publication of applications and technological trends.
In these days we have gathered a series of information that we find relevant in our sector. Some of them may affect the Mobile Services Office.
SUMMARY:
- We continue with updates related to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the changes Apple has had to make to comply with it: third-party stores, etc.
- The first beta of Android 15 is now available.
New stable version of Flutter
A new stable version of Flutter, 3.22.0, has been released.
Sources:
- https://docs.flutter.dev/release/release-notes/release-notes-3.22.0
- https://twitter.com/mahersafadii/status/1790069123654848695
Apple updates its Basic Technology Fee payment terms
Developers who do not generate revenue from their apps will not have to pay it.
Sources:
- https://www.xataka.com/legislacion-y-derechos/apple-actualiza-sus-condiciones-casi-ningun-desarrollador-tenga-que-pagar-tasa-tecnologia-basica-al-ahora
- https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=d0z8d8rx
Changes at Apple: installation of apps from web pages
iOS will require notarization by Apple to allow installation.
Sources:
- https://www.xataka.com/empresas-y-economia/iphone-empieza-a-permitir-instalar-aplicaciones-via-web-ue-uno-mayores-cambios-historia-ios
- https://www.xataka.com/aplicaciones/cambio-historico-para-iphone-sera-posible-instalar-apps-paginas-web-siempre-cuando-apple-revise
- https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=vczf3oga
Third-party stores on iPhone – Aptoide
Aptoide, which aims to be an alternative to the App Store, will soon arrive on iOS.
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Summary of the changes Apple has made to adapt to European laws
Alternative stores, app installation from the web, NFC chip, and more changes.
Sources:
First beta of Android 15
Google has released the first beta of Android 15 for developers and early adopters.
Sources: