Newsletter - August 2023

Google for Developers Newsletter August
Android Studio Giraffe is now stable
Featuring IDE enhancements, a new diagnostic and bug reporting tool, updates to Device Explorer, tools to support coding productivity, and more.
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Catch up on developer news on TL;DR
Explore the Machine Unlearning Challenge, Google Cloud Next ‘23, and more dev news.
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Privacy Sandbox for Chrome is now generally available
Explore the cross-browser initiative to create technologies that protect privacy online and give you tools to build thriving businesses, its timeline, and more crucial details.
Featured events
Don’t miss Google Cloud Next ‘23
Join a global exhibition of inspiration, innovation, and education from August 29-31 in San Francisco, CA.
Product updates and developer solutions
Learn how to port high-performance web apps to the web with WebAssembly
Get details, tips, and insights to help you adopt this technology.
Build Android apps with Jetpack Compose and Firebase
Learn the basics of building native apps in this course. No prior experience with Android development needed.
Download Android 14 Beta 4
Ensure a smooth app experience for users: complete compatibility testing and publish any essential updates before the final release of Android 14 later this year.
Announcing Keras Core with multi-backend support
You can now run Keras on top of TensorFlow, JAX, and PyTorch, offering flexibility and seamless integration with native workflows.
Get the latest on monetization with Play Commerce
Start generating revenue from your app or discover the latest tools for optimizing your monetization strategy. Insights are now live on the new Google Play Commerce site.
Stay informed about public policy in the US
Lawmakers across the US are making decisions about the future of innovation that could impact your work as a developer. Want to learn more?
Codelabs and pathways
Animating elements in Jetpack Compose
Learn how to use Compose Animation APIs in this codelab.
Implement passkeys with form autofill in a web app
Learn how to create a simpler, safer sign-in experience.
Firebase App Check for the web
Learn how to secure a web app from unauthorized access.
ARCore augmented images
Learn how to attach virtual content to an image and track its movement.
Developer community updates
Last chance to join I/O Extended
Join a global event series that explores the technology and announcements from Google I/O 2023, hosted by a Google Developer Group near you.
 
Meet Dinorah Tovar, an Android GDE from Mexico
Learn how the Google Developer Experts program has evolved to better support student clubs and encourage the next generation of developers.
 
Tune in to the 2023 Solution Challenge Demo Day
Hosted by Google Developer Student Clubs, these demos focus on the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Watch on demand to discover the top three winners.
 
Explore six barriers holding girls back from choosing CS across Europe
To mark International Women in Engineering Day, Google published new research on why the gender divide in computer science in Europe persists.
 
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