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Developers can now link alternative payment platforms inside their apps in the iOS and iPadOS App Stores in the US.

Apple will take a 27% commission on payments made outside the App Store, compared to the regular 30% tax.

Epic Games' legal challenge to Apple's App Store policies has reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which decided not to hear the appeals from both Apple and Epic Games, allowing lower court rulings to stand.

While Apple won the majority of the legal battle, Epic Games did secure a small victory. Developers can now link to their websites from their apps, allowing users to conduct transactions outside of Apple's ecosystem.

Apple launched 'win-back' offers to help developers regain lapsed subscribers.

These offers are tailored for users who have downgraded or switched to free versions.

Apple introduces Featuring Nominations for developers, allowing them to independently propose their apps for promotion on the App Store.

Apple is allowing U.S. developers to link to outside websites for in-app purchases in an update to its developer guidelines.

Developers still need Apple's approval and must pay a commission for in-app purchases made outside of the App Store.

Apple is reluctantly making changes to its App Store and iPhone ecosystem due to regulatory pressure.

The changes, which currently only apply in Europe, include allowing developers to create and distribute apps without using the App Store and reducing the maximum commission on App Store payments.

Gemini 1.5 Pro enhances GitHub Copilot with the ability to process large codebases and provides advanced coding assistance.

Advancements in AI have sped up the process of learning new features or fixing old issues for developers working alone.

There are purpose-built AI tools that exist to resolve specific issues within the development world.

AI tools are enhancing developers' productivity but are not yet poised to replace them entirely.

Tech companies and startups are racing to develop AI-powered tools to assist developers in writing code more efficiently.

Developers can now ground prompts using Google Search data for improved accuracy and richer responses in Google's Gemini API and AI Studio.

Microsoft's AI Studio is now in general availability, offering an end-to-end tooling solution and the ability to build custom AI models.

OpenAI has introduced Canvas, a developer-focused ChatGPT interface, currently in beta with enhanced coding capabilities.

TestFlight's update enhances developer control over beta testing, improving audience targeting and information sharing.

Increased visibility for beta testers through enhanced invite features and metrics.

Epic is focusing on attracting mobile game developers with self-publishing tools, a free games program, and reduced commission fees for Unreal Engine developers.

Developers planned to prevent players from ruining story; speedrunners found unexpected loopholes like bouncing through the game.

Developers frequently rely on centralized services in blockchain, undermining its decentralization principles.

The importance of attracting developers to blockchain ecosystems for growth and innovation.

Avalanche network launches a $40 million grant program to incentivize developers ahead of the Avalanche9000 upgrade.

Maelstrom grants support independent Bitcoin development, allowing developers like Jon Atack to focus on enhancing Bitcoin's codebase.

Increased funding for open-source developers can significantly improve Bitcoin's sustainability and operational efficiency.

Sequoia Capital plans to fund up to three open source software developers annually through the Sequoia Open Source Fellowship program.

The fellowship provides a stipend to cover costs for up to a year so developers can work full-time on their projects without giving up equity or ownership.

Open source software provides immense value at minimal cost, with a few developers contributing significantly to its success.

Snap's new Spectacles target developers with a subscription model, aiming to innovate augmented reality experiences.

Snap's Spectacles target developers with large AR glasses that balance between headsets and smart glasses.

.NET Conf: Focus on AI virtual event by Microsoft on August 20th will explore AI integration into .NET apps for enhanced development and user experiences.

AI Odyssey is a free one-month course by Microsoft to train 100,000 Indian developers in AI.

The course consists of two levels and participants can apply regardless of their prior experience.

Microsoft launched Copilot Plus PCs with AI features integrated into Windows 11.

Microsoft is retiring its Azure IoT Central service on March 31, 2027, leaving developers without an alternative solution

Existing IoT Central applications will continue to function and be managed, but new applications cannot be created after April 1, 2024

Designers focus on UI detail; developers prioritize functionality.

Create design spec for better collaboration and avoid rework.

Effective collaboration between designers and developers is crucial for product quality and customer experience.

The handoff process between designers and developers can lead to communication gaps and lost productivity.

The Uno Platform offers productivity boosters and a design-to-code plugin to improve collaboration between designers and developers.

Google AI Studio and Vertex AI are now available for developers to build applications with the API for Gemini, Google's generative AI model.

Google AI Studio provides a web-based development environment for developers to discover Gemini APIs and create prompts for the model.

The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) launches public consultation on generative AI.

Stakeholders including developers, users, and civil society groups will be involved in the consultation process.

Gemini model capabilities from Google Maps now available for developers through the Places API for generative AI summaries of places.

Swimm has added a chat tool that enables developers to use natural language to surface insights into code.

The tool aggregates documentation and other data to provide deeper insights into code that goes beyond what is documented.

Developers are facing increased pressure to drive digital transformation projects with limited resources.

IT leaders need to provide simplified and trustworthy data architectures to support developers and DevOps teams.

Gemini 1.5 Flash is a new AI model optimized for speed and efficiency, ideal for developers building AI products.

Google is integrating Gemini Pro into developer tools like Android Studio.

Gemini Pro aims to enhance answer quality and provide generative AI-powered features for developers.

Developers are the key decision-makers in AI system selection.

IT management plays a crucial role in AI deployment and budget control.

Developers should evaluate AI systems thoughtfully and take responsibility for the impact of their work on society.

Google Play Games expanding to offer more native PC games alongside Android titles.

Developers can express interest in making their native PC games available on Google Play Games for PC.

8% of developers are currently working on games for the Nintendo Switch successor.

32% of developers are interested in the Nintendo Switch 2 as a platform to develop for.

The San Jose City Council has approved additional protections for mobile home parks, making it difficult for developers to convert them into other uses.

Thirteen mobile home parks will be placed into a new land-use category, requiring developers to submit a general plan amendment and undergo a council vote.

The goal is to eventually place all 60 of San Jose's mobile home parks in this category, preserving affordable housing.

USA Properties Fund is developing an affordable housing development in San Jose that will consist of 160 apartments.

The development is expected to be available to a wide range of residents, including middle-income workers and seniors.

The project would demolish an existing retail strip center that currently occupies the site.