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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:

• A fork of Flutter has been created, with a second version aiming to evolve independently from the original.
•  The European Union is enforcing changes in iOS, which are already visible in the iOS 18.2 beta
• The deadline is approaching to meet various Apple requirements

Differences between Android and iOS
This article examines, as of today, the differences and similarities between iOS and Android.

Source:

• https://www.xataka.com/aplicaciones/que-diferencias-reales-hay-a-dia-hoy-pleno-2024-ios-android

Second Version of Flutter
A second version of Flutter, named Flock, has been created to evolve independently from the original Flutter.

Sources:

• https://medium.com/@sachindas246/flutter-has-been-forked-256faea67f7c
• https://flutterfoundation.dev/blog/posts/we-are-forking-flutter-this-is-why/

The European Union’s Digital Wallet Being Tested in Spain
Following its approval this year, all member countries will be required to accept the use of the European Digital Identity.

Source:

• https://www.xataka.com/aplicaciones/esta-tecnologia-estamos-delante-monedero-digital-que-sustituira-al-dni-se-prueba-espana?utm_source=applesfera&utm_medium=network&utm_campaign=repost

Crashlytics: Improvements in AI Assistance
Firebase has modified AI Assistance to allow the addition of context and related code to improve the response.

Source:

• https://firebase.blog/posts/2024/10/crashlytics-code-context

iOS 18.2 Beta: Europe-Mandated Changes
This version introduces a Europe-mandated update requiring the option to delete native system apps that previously could not be uninstalled.

Source:

•  https://www.xataka.com/aplicaciones/ios-18-2-marca-antes-despues-iphone-se-puede-borrar-tienda-aplicaciones

Apple Intelligence Now Available in Spain
Apple’s personal AI system is available on Mac in English, and will officially arrive on iPhone and iPad in the spring.

Sources:

• https://www.xataka.com/robotica-e-ia/apple-intelligence-esta-disponible-espana-manera-limitada-requisitos-como-probar-sistema-hoy
• https://www.applesfera.com/apple-1/apple-intelligence-llega-a-espana-antes-que-pensabamos-tambien-a-algunos-iphone-mac-ipad-antiguos

App Store: Trader Status Requirement to Update Apps
It is currently mandatory to indicate trader status to update apps in the App Store. Starting February 17, 2025, apps will be unpublished if the status is not indicated.

Source:

• https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=yfacfeal

Certification Authority (CA) Updated for Apple Push Notification Service (APNs)
The certification authority (CA) for Apple Push Notification service has changed, and developers using it must include it.

Source:

• https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=09za8wzy

Google Required to Open Play Store to Competition

The verdict in the Epic vs. Google case requires Google to open the Play Store to competitors for three years in the United States.

Sources:

• https://www.xataka.com/legislacion-y-derechos/veredicto-caso-epic-google-puede-cambiar-tu-android-para-siempre
• https://www.xataka.com/aplicaciones/fallo-caso-epic-vs-google-plantea-cambio-historico-android-uno-que-play-store-perdera-su-exclusividad

More Frequent Android SDK Releases
Android will have more frequent SDK releases with two planned in 2025.

Source:

• https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2024/10/android-sdk-release-update.html

Google Play Updates to Increase App Audience
Changes in how videos are displayed on the Play Store and recommendations in personalized searches.

Source:

• https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2024/10/whats-new-in-google-play.html