Technological news compiled from 20/02/2024 to 05/04/2024

Compilation of updates related to the release of applications and technological trends.

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15/04/2024 - 10:16 h

In these days, we have wanted to compile a series of information that we find relevant in the sector we are in. Some of them may affect the Mobile Services Office Service.

SUMMARY:

  • Many Apple innovations related to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), how it affects Apple, and what measures it has taken to comply with it. Google has also been affected.
  • New Firebase features to improve app quality.

Alphabet (Google), Meta, and Apple investigated by the European Commission

This investigation will determine whether they are complying with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) or not.

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WhatsApp allows scheduling group video calls with event creation

WhatsApp provides a new experience to create better connections among participants in community group chats.

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Firebase – Deployment Monitoring

Firebase has introduced the Release Monitoring dashboard to monitor the latest deployments in production, updated in real-time.

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Firebase – Automated Testing (Beta)

Firebase has introduced the ability to perform automated smoke tests on Firebase App Distribution.

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Apple does not remove Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) in the EU: they will continue to function, but with WebKit

The implementation will be based on WebKit, with the limitations that this entails, such as not being able to send push notifications.

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Report if you are a “trader” in the App Store Connect

According to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), developers must report in the App Store Connect whether they are “traders” or not.

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Europe fines Apple €1800 million for a Spotify lawsuit

The European Commission considers that Apple was abusing its dominant position in the market.

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Apps can be installed outside the App Store in Europe

Apple launches notarization for iOS, which will allow the expected sideloading. App installation outside the App Store can be done from stores and websites.

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Apple restores Epic Games’ account after European Commission intervention

Apple canceled Epic Games’ developer account, but has backtracked after quick intervention by the European Commission.

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Google Actions to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA)

List of actions that Google has taken, and will take, to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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Second Developer Preview of Android 15

News about the upcoming version of Android 15. The first public beta should arrive in April, and the final version is expected to arrive between August and October.

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