The digest of interesting materials for the mobile developer # 142 (February 24-28)

Although the work week was short, but there is something to talk about - Microsoft bought, finally, Xamarin, we learned where the embedded world is heading, Apple has published TV Tech Talks lessons, and we again discussed alternatives to Parse. All this and more in the new digest!

Microsoft acquires Xamarin

Microsoft has officially announced the acquisition of Xamarin - the largest platform for developing mobile applications. Xamarin allows developers to use all the advantages and capabilities of the .NET platform for creating mobile applications using the C # language, and provides complete sets of native APIs to use the capabilities of each of the mobile platforms for which the application is created.

Embedded World 2016: where does the embedded world go?

About 900 participants, about 25 thousand visitors. Two days barely enough to understand what was happening. Therefore, the exhibition lasts three days :)
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iOS

• (+17) Apple does not want to help crack the iPhone. Why is it important?
• (+15) Swift 2.2. Major innovations
• (+14) Introduction to Firebase: we write simple social application on Swift
• (+6) Management of corporate iOS devices using OS X Server, as well as distribution of applications within the company
• Apple has published TV Tech Talks lessons
• My first app journey: how to survive 5 bounces of the App Store
• Greedo Layout Library for iOS from 500px
• Tips for creating a great framework for iOS
• RxSwift in examples
• What the ... Nuke?

Android

• (+10) We intercept everything by means of CoordinatorLayout Behavior
• Cyanogen launches new MOD platform for deeper integration of applications in Android
• Android Dev Podcast: Release Four: Tests. The whole truth firsthand
• Android developers can now track console rating changes
• Advance notification for Google Play App Verification Specialists
• Low Light Theme Switcher to automatically switch between day / night mode
• Perfect SwipeSelector as a replacement for radio buttons or drop-down lists
• Explanation of Flip Animation

Windows (Phone)

• (+10) Windows 10 application with data in a cloud by means of Azure Mobile Apps
• Microsoft closes Windows Bridge for Android

Development

• (+14) Library development for iOS / Android on Golang
• (+13) Alternatives to the service Parse.com
• (+6) TRIZ for designers. Laws of system development
• (+5) Personalization of IMGUI and Unity editor. Part one
• (+2) Character Story: Sound, Advertising and Language Managers in Unity3D
• RevTwo SDK: live chats, calls and screen sharing
• Vadim Drobinin: How to do freelancing in mobile development
• 5 tips to speed up work in Sketch
• Quartz Composer, Facebook Origami and Sketch for prototyping the Apple TV interface

Analytics, marketing and monetization

• (+7) How and why analyzing competitor applications can help promote your own application.
• Facebook launched full-screen Canvas ads on mobile devices
• Mobile advertising reveals user information
• Insert is an engagement improvement platform.
• Fabric app for iOS and Android
• White Nights Helsinki 2016: Zenna Apps report on increasing conversion
• White Nights Helsinki 2016: Rovio Mobile Gaming Report

Devices and IoT

• (+25) Arduino DIY Watch - the self-made watch on Arduino
• (+8) How to choose a communication standard for IoT network
• (+8) Ardumower: we do an automatic lawn-mower with the hands
• (+7) Internet of Things (IoT): forecasts from Forrester, Machina Research, the World Economic Forum (WEF), Gartner and IDC
• (+5) Management of a robotic arm using Intel RealSense cameras
• Visa contributes to IoT: your car can pay for fuel by itself.

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