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View as webpage March 2020 Apps, Games & Insights podcasts Our new podcast series brings insights, stories and learnings from industry experts on some of today's hottest topics surrounding mobile apps, games and tech. Subscribe and listen to the 1st episode with Crowdstar about building long term growth. LISTEN NOW Featured Medium posts Tips to export your apps and games to France Tips to export your apps and games to Russia Support your development with tools on the Play Store What's new on Google Play • New store listing guidelines: update your videos, screenshots and feature graphics to ensure you're eligible for improved discovery opportunities. • Custom codes: you can now create multi-use custom subscription promo codes to give out extended free trials to new subscribers. • Google for Games Developer Summit: catch our keynote and on-demand sessions with the latest announcements and product launches for game developers. PLAY CONSOLE What's new on Android • Android Studio 3.6: the stable release is available with a new Split View in the design editors, automatic memory leak detection for Fragments and Activities, and more. • Camera X API update: simplify the addition of image capture, analysis and preview to your apps. • New tools for mobile game development: the new Game Development Extension for Visual Studio, Android GPU Inspector, our overhaul of the Android Studio System Trace tool, and more. ANDROID STUDIO Upcoming Google Play and Android deadlines GCMNetworkManager: • April 2020: FirebaseJobDispatcher library will be archived and no longer supported. • November 2020: GCMNetworkManager library will stop receiving new features or support. TargetSDK: • August 3, 2020: new apps must target at least Android 10 (API level 29). • November 2, 2020: all app updates must target at least Android 10 (API level 29). UPCOMING DEADLINES Twitter reduces its app size with 30-40% savings Find out how Twitter reduced its app size using Android App Bundles to improve the experience in emerging markets. FIND OUT MORE Important reminders • Google I/O update: out of concern for the health and safety of our developers, employees, and local communities — and in line with "shelter in place" requirements by the local Bay Area government — we sadly will not be holding an I/O event in any capacity this year. • Due to adjusted work schedules at this time, we are currently experiencing longer than usual review times. Please expect review times of 7 days or longer. • Google is teaming up with Wings and other great games companies to support the GDC relief fund which has been mobilized to support Indie developers who may face a financial impact for Indie developers due to the postponement of GDC 2020. Apply here. • Do these 5 simple things to help stop coronavirus (COVID-19). Create a compelling first time user experience Many apps get abandoned on the first day or after first use. Optimizing your user's first time experience with your app can help. LAUNCH PLAY ACADEMY Thanks for tuning in, The Google Play team ARCHIVE  |  SUBSCRIBE Connect with us Did you find this newsletter useful? © 2020 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.