Technological News Collected from 08/11/2024 to 28/11/2024
Compilation of updates related to app publication and technological trends.
In recent days, we have gathered a series of information we find relevant in our field. Some of these updates may affect the Mobile Services Office.
SUMMARY:
- Huawei has developed an independent operating system from Android**: HarmonyOS NEXT, currently only available in China, has been developed entirely from scratch, with no connection to Android.
- Developers can nominate an app to be featured in the App Store: Apple has introduced a process where developers can submit their apps to be featured as the “app of the day” in the App Store.
- Winners of the app competition with Gemini API**: The apps awarded in various categories of the competition that make use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-related functionalities.
Huawei’s HarmonyOS NEXT: The Operating System Unrelated to Android
Currently available only in China, HarmonyOS NEXT has been created from the ground up and marks the farewell to Android.
Sources:
- https://www.xataka.com/moviles/harmonyos-next-huawei-ha-conseguido-algo-increible-samsung-microsoft-mozilla-lograron
- https://www.xataka.com/aplicaciones/harmonyos-next-nombre-apellido-huawei-para-deshacerse-completo-android-da-su-primer-paso-china
The EU demands Apple remove geo-blocking in the App Store
The European Commission points out potentially prohibited practices in the App Store and other platforms. Apple has one month to respond and propose changes.
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Submit a nomination to be featured in the App Store
Developers can now nominate their apps to be featured in the App Store, such as “app of the day.”
Sources:
- https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-featuring-nominations/nominate-your-app-for-featuring/
- https://developer.apple.com/app-store/getting-featured/
First preview for Android 16 developers
Following the policy of frequent API releases, the first preview for Android 16 developers is now available.
Sources:
- https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2024/11/the-first-developer-preview-android16.html
- https://www.xataka.com/basics/instalar-android-16-preview-que-necesitas-moviles-compatibles-como-hacerlo
Android: Restore Credentials
A new Android feature that allows users to automatically sign in to apps after restoring them on a new device.
Sources:
- https://www.xataka.com/moviles/android-hara-que-cambiar-movil-sea-sencillo-se-acabo-tener-que-iniciar-sesion-nuevo-todas-apps
- https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2024/11/maintain-strong-user-relationships-with-restore-credentials.html
Winners of the Gemini API Developer Competition
The apps that have won in various categories of this competition.
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