Topic: developer guidelines
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PlayStation 6 Development Leaks Hint at Handheld and Smart Delivery
Leaks indicate Sony is actively developing a PlayStation 6, potentially launching sooner than some forecasts, and a dedicated PlayStation handheld device, with both designed to be more affordable to manufacture than current models. Technical analysis of Sony's developer guidelines for a PS5 "Powe...
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Apple Removes Vibe Coding App Anything from App Store
Apple removed the AI-powered app creation tool 'Anything' from its App Store for violating Guideline 2.5.2, which prohibits apps from downloading or executing code that alters their functionality. The app, which enabled 'vibe coding' to build software from natural language prompts, was removed af...
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Android 17 Beta 2 Unlocks Windowed 'Bubbles' for All Apps
Android 17 Beta 2 introduces a universal floating window mode, expanding multitasking beyond the previous "bubbles" API that was limited to messaging apps. This feature is particularly beneficial for large-screen devices like foldables and tablets, offering a desktop-like workflow through a new t...
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Google Details JavaScript Execution on Non-200 HTTP Statuses
Google has clarified that its crawler only fully processes JavaScript on pages returning a standard 200 HTTP status code, skipping rendering for pages with non-200 codes like 404 errors or redirects. If rendering is skipped, Google indexes the page based on the initial HTML snapshot, which for Ja...
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Apple Slashes App Store Fees for Developers
Apple has launched a Mini Apps Partner Program, reducing the commission rate to 15% for in-app purchases within mini apps to support developers of these lightweight, web-based experiences. Eligibility requires developers to use Apple's in-app purchase system, adhere to specific APIs, and follow A...
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Maximize AI's Impact on Software Development: 5 Key Ways
AI is fundamentally reshaping software development, with most developers now using AI tools, prompting a reevaluation of roles and responsibilities as automation increases. Industry leaders recommend establishing flexible guardrails and clear communication to guide teams through the AI transition...
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