Updated Android Market Manager with Samsung ‘Show All’ link

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Android Market ManagerJust a quick update.  If you’re using the Android Market Manager library to make life easier when handling multiple Android app stores, be sure to grab the latest update.  I added a field to use the not-so-clearly documented “Seller DeepLink” ID to link to all of your apps on Samsung Apps.

Previously, the library used a web search because this functionality was not available.

So, update the Android Market Manager library and make sure your users find your other apps on the Samsung Galaxy Apps store.

Nokia X App Store for Android Apps

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NokiaXTime for another App store review – the Nokia X App Store (dead link).  This is another non-Google branch of Android 4.1.2 in a separate ecosystem.  It will be launching soon initially in developing nations, and targets a different demographic than the high-end Amazon devices.

While Nokia is building their app catalog the DVLUP (dead link) developer portal offers some great sounding rewards.  And, as with other exclusive ecosystems that don’t access Google Play, you need to be in this store to get on the Nokia X device line.

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COPPA and Privacy in Android Apps for Kids

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If you make Android apps or games for children and aren’t already familiar with COPPA, you should get up to date on the requirements as quickly as possible.

COPPA, or the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, goes into effect on July 1, 2013.  It is aimed to protect children under the age of 13 and give parents control over what information is collected from their children.

In case the rules are a bit confusing, the FTC added a FAQ page that provides some pretty clear guidance for businesses to ensure that they are compliant.

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Google I/O 2013 – More Notes on Android Development

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Google I/O 2013Google I/O 2013 provided a wealth of information, and Google both live-streamed the event and posted the videos for the sessions.  Android developers can learn a lot from this free material, but not everyone has time to watch all the videos (even at 1.5 speed, as I usually watch videos).   So, here are more of my notes (don’t forget to see part 1 of my Google I/O 2013 notes). Continue reading →

Google I/O 2013 Notes for Android Developers

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Google I/O 13Google I/O is always a great source of information for Android developers and anyone else who uses Google technology.

Most of us can’t make it there in person (as the tickets sell out immediately), but luckily Google makes the videos available for free.  The Android team went one step further this year, and made a one-stop curated list showing all of the Android videos from I/O 2013!

While I highly suggest viewing a few of the most relevant videos to your needs, let me share a few things to be on the lookout for.  This isn’t a comprehensive list, just a few things I thought were interesting! Continue reading →