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Google Releases Final Android O Developer Preview
Google today made what it calls the "final preview" of Android O available to application developers. This new build carries with it all the bits and pieces developers need to make their apps fully Android O capable. Google plans to release Android O to the general public later this summer.
15 hours ago
Instagram Launches New API Features and Upgrades to Facebook Graph API
Instagram made API news today with new comment features, and a major upgrade. The Instagram Platform API has upgraded to Facebook's Graph API. This allows greater flexibility to access Instagram data from third party tools. Instagram commented that the API will be available to all developers soon.
1 day ago
Daily API RoundUp: Databricks, Glome, Hyphenate, PotCoin, Digify
Twenty-Two APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Big Data, Bitcoin, Sports, and Banking. Highlights include APIs for detecting data leaks and for integrating with retail Point of Sale solutions. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
3 days ago
In Other API Economy News: Bullet Streaming Query Engine, Bot Defense for APIs and More
In today's look at what what going on in the world of APIs we discuss Yahoo's streaming data query engine, Bullet, which promises the ability to run 'look-forward' queries; Distil Networks released Bot Defense for API aimed at ensuring authorized users are access API servers and more.
6 days ago
AT&T Expands Access to Mobility API Portfolio
AT&T has opened up greater access to its mobility API portfolio for channel partners. The APIs touch almost every aspect of mobility, from basic text to IoT applications. AT&T aims to reduce that amount of time its partners spend on account management, reporting and billing through API automation.
6 days ago
How to Add SMS to Your Node.js Apps with Express API University
The Nexmo SMS API allows you to send and receive a high volume of SMS anywhere in the world. Once you get your virtual phone number, you can use the API to manage outbound messages and inbound messages. In this article, you will learn how to send and receive SMS messages with Node.js and Express.
06-29-2017
Daily API RoundUp: BBVA Compass, Icons8, UpCall, RetinaLyze
Eighteen APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Healthcare, Blockchain, and Privacy. Highlights today include several BBVA Compass Banking APIs and an API for integrating technology that determines Diabetic Retinopathy. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
06-22-2017
In Other API Economy News: Why NannyCam and Other IoT Security Sucks so Bad
While it seems like hardly a month can go by without hearing about an attack on some IoT device - everything from NannyCams-Gone-Wild to rogue cable modem/routers - the state of IoT security doesn't seem to be improving. And why? Because, many thing-makers are just too laissez-faire about security.
06-13-2017
Facebook Graph API v2.3 to Automatically Upgrade to v2.4
Facebook has announced that it will soon upgrade Graph API v2.3 users to v2.4. The automatic upgrade will take place on July 10th as part of Facebook's 2 year deprecation cycle. Significant changes from v2.3 to v2.4 require pre-migration attention from developers to avoid app disruption.
06-13-2017
Google Releases Final APIs for Android O
Android 8 is making swift progress. Google this week made the final Android O APIs available to developers along with an updated SDK and fresh beta of the still-in-progress mobile operating system. Google hopes developers will use these finalized tools to update their apps for Android 8.
06-09-2017
In Other API Economy News: One API to Rule Your Home, Amazon's LightSail, Kotlin and More
Sometimes, there's more API economy news than there's time to cover it. But you deserve to know, right? So, here's another installation of ProgrammableWeb's "Briefly, In other API Economy News" so you see some of that other stuff that comes our way, but that might not otherwise get covered.
05-31-2017
Twilio Announces Proxy API and Suite of Declarative APIs
Twilio has introduced the Twilio Proxy API, a new API for building private text and voice conversations between customers and mobile workers. The company also announced the new Twilio Engagement Cloud, a suite of Declarative APIs with additional business process and logic built in.
05-25-2017
Twilio Introduces Add-on Management API
Twilio has introduced an Add-on Management API developers can use to programmatically install, configure, and enable Add-ons in apps. Developers can now add Twilio Add-on capabilities to applications that end users can easily enable without the need for manual configuration and email interactions.
05-23-2017
Google Lays New Groundwork to Spread Adoption of VR and AR
Virtual reality and augmented reality each received plenty of attention on stage during Google's I/O developer conference this week. The company has new hardware on deck while it looks to ensure the two types of alternate content are available from within more apps both on and off the web.
05-18-2017
Google Assistant Picks Up New SDK as It Expands to More Hardware
Google's voice-based assistant took on new powers this week and increased its compatibility with hardware platforms -- including Apple's iPhone. With Assistant's growing user base and expanded skillset, Google thinks it's time for developers to add Assistant to their own hardware.
05-18-2017
Google Makes Instant Apps Available to All Developers
Google today opened up its Android Instant Apps tool to all developers, allowing any app writer to create and publish an instant app. The idea is to increase the likelihood that people will find your app and, based on a preview within the browser, elect to install it. Who doesn't want more installs?
05-17-2017
Google Releases First True Beta of Android O
Google today made the second developer preview of Android O available to developers. This second preview builds on the first version released in March and is stable enough for public beta testing. In addition to offering the new bits to developers, Google detailed Android O's many features.
05-17-2017
Daily API RoundUp: Twilio, Google Fit, Springer, Yext
Fifteen APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including email, Telephony, and Fitness. Highlights today include APIs for Google Fit fitness applications and an API for promoting efficient app energy usage. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
04-29-2017
Google Officially Retires Hangouts API
As announced earlier this year, Google officially retired the Hangouts API. As Hangouts is repositioned for enterprise use, the need for some of the social, consumer focused video features of the API are no longer a priority. Accordingly, the end of the API was first announced and now realized.
04-27-2017
Can Facebook's New Augmented Reality Tools Spot a Murder On Live Video?
At Facebook's annual F8 developer conference, Mark Zuckerberg and other company execs announced an augmented reality platform that recognizes a lot of what's within view of a smartphone's camera. But can that technology be harnessed to deal with crimes like those being broadcast with Facebook Live?
04-19-2017