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Google Play November 2019
 
Modern game distribution on Google Play
Modern game distribution on Google Play
Learn about modern distribution — our set of powerful and customizable distribution features and tools that work together to power your success on Google Play.
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GUIDES TO KPIs
An intro to metrics
An intro to metrics
Acquiring and keeping users
Acquiring and keeping users
Driving buyer behavior with IAP
Driving buyer behavior with IAP
What's new on Google Play
What's new on Google Play
• Google Play Points expansion: our new loyalty program to reward users and increase engagement launched in the United States.
• The App Defense Alliance: a new partnership with ESET, Lookout, and Zimperium to stop malicious apps before they reach users' devices.
• Celebrating one year of Academy for App Success: tailored content and features with over thirty new and updated courses, new languages, and a refreshed visual experience.
• Reminder for the holidays: if you're still using the old icon specs, update now before the year-end rush.
GOOGLE PLAY CONSOLE GOOGLE PLAY CONSOLE
Upcoming deadlines and policy changes
Upcoming deadlines and policy changes
• Google Play Developer API: versions 1 and 2 of this API will no longer be available. Please migrate to version 3 by December 1, 2019 to avoid a disruption in service.
• InstallBroadcast API: developers who rely on the install referrer intent broadcast need to switch to the Play Install Referrer API by March 1, 2020.
• Policy update video: learn more about the recent policy changes we've made around misleading claims, metadata, our ad certification network, and more in this PolicyBytes video.
POLICIES & CHANGES TIMELINE POLICIES & CHANGES TIMELINE
Navigating your way around customizable delivery
Navigating your way around
customizable delivery
With app bundles and dynamic delivery, you can opt to make parts of apps available based on various user states or even on-demand runtime.
WATCH NOW WATCH NOW
Webinar: learn how to drive buyer behavior with IAPs and subscriptions
Webinar: learn how to drive buyer behavior with IAPs and subscriptions
On December 3rd at 9 am PST we are hosting a live webinar with Alyssa Perez, Business Growth Consultant at Google Play, focused on buyer behavior and monetization KPIs for both in-app-purchases and subscription based business models.
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What's new on Android
What's new on Android
• Android Dev Summit videos: watch all of the technical sessions and lightning talks to stay up to date.
• Now in Android #7: your ongoing guide to what's new in the world of Android development.
• Android Developer Challenge: a hunt for helpful apps with machine-learning at the core. Submit your ideas by December 2nd.
ANDROID STUDIO ANDROID STUDIO
What's new on Chrome OS
What's new on Chrome OS
• Deliver the best user experience on larger screens: Android Developer Summit talk on UX considerations, multi-window support, handling input methods and more.
• From MIDI to multi channels: how Algoriddim brought full audio functionality to djay on desktop and mobile.
MORE ON CHROME OS MORE ON CHROME OS
Updates on Firebase for web apps
Updates on Firebase for web apps
Learn how Firebase can help you bring out the best in web apps with tools including Analytics, Remote Config and Cloud Messaging now available for the web.
WATCH NOW WATCH NOW
What's new with Flutter
What's new with Flutter
• Announcing Flutter Interact: on December 11, connect worldwide with the Flutter and Google Design team for a full-day event live streamed globally to share ideas on crafting experiences across devices.
• Flutter Clock Contest is LIVE: Flutter Clock is a contest with Google Assistant to build a clock face application for Lenovo Smart Clock with Flutter! Challenge your design and development skills to win prizes valued at over USD $10k.
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App quality overview
App quality overview
Understand user behavior, monitor technical performance, and deliver the best in-app experience for your users.
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