Developer Newsletter: Modern app and game distribution, Guides to KPIs and more

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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. READ MORE 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 • 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 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 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 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. REGISTER NOW 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 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 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 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. LEARN MORE App quality overview Understand user behavior, monitor technical performance, and deliver the best in-app experience for your users. LAUNCH THE PLAY ACADEMY Thanks for tuning in, The Google Play team Archive  |  Subscribe Connect with us Did you find this newsletter useful? © 2019 Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA This message was sent to ndrdnws.androidnews@blogger.com because you asked us to keep you up to date with news and tips from Google Play. If you do not wish to receive these emails, please unsubscribe.