Facebook has apparently decided to pull the plug on support for Blackberry 10 and BBOS. This move follows, the company’s decision to stop Whatsapp for the platform.
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Google brings Maps API for Android Wear
Google announced an array of new tools and updates at the I/O developer conference including Maps API for Android Wear. The feature that comes as a Google Play Services 7.3 update will allow developers to use the Google Maps API directly on Android Wear devices.
Meerkat live streaming app releases API for Developers
Meerkat, the live streaming application that allows you to stream videos live to your twitter followers has now released its API for developers.
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Google to add Pointer Events API to Chrome
Google is adapting Internet Explorer’s tech to fix the issue of scrolling on Chrome. Rick Byers, Google Chrome software engineer has announced through the Chromium developer mailing list that Chrome will be embracing the Pointer Events API of Microsoft Internet Explorer in the Blink rendering engine.
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MapMyIndia introduces Maps API
MapmyIndia has announced the public launch of its Map API platform for software developers and enterprises. The APIs are using REST (HTTP/JSON) and JavaScript technologies, thereby supporting apps built for various web, mobile and cloud platforms.
Google working on an open API for Google Now
Google is reportedly planning to work on an open API for Google Now that will allow any third-party app to display information through the service.
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Google Play Services 7.0 gets Nearby Connections, Google Fit, Places API and more
Google has introduced update to Play Services for Android devices. The latest 7.0 version brings an array of new features, APIs and improvements.
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Android Wear Watch Face API released
Earlier today, Google announced the Android Wear 5.0 Lollipop update. In addition to the update, Google also announced that the official API for Android Wear watch faces is available to developers.
Google launches Android Auto API for developers
Google has released Android Auto API for developers that will allow developers to start creating apps for smart cars.Android Auto currently only supports two types of third-party apps viz, audio and messaging.
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Google Play Services version 6.1 adds better Google Fit, improves API and more
Google Play Services is being updated with a bunch of features. The latest version adds improvements to Analytics, Drive and the newly-released Google Fit.
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Uber opens up API for third party developers along with affiliate program
In a bid to expand its reach across service, Uber has introduced Application Programming Interface (API) for developers. The popular on demand car service has opened its API for developers that will enable developers to integrate its on-demand transport services into their own applications.
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Google Places API brings out Autocomplete for better predictions
Google as a part of improving their continuing effort to help 3rd party developers, has brought out Google Places Autocomplete to make things easier for developers to add location awareness to their applications. What does this mean for developers? Well, by adding location-awareness to your application it bring tons of value and joy to the users. The Places API Autocomplete service, a feature of Google Places API and the Google Maps API v3’s Places Library, brings the same type-ahead-search technology from Google Maps to third party apps, helping you soothe some of the users’ address entry frustration. Continue reading “Google Places API brings out Autocomplete for better predictions”
Sony’s Camera Remote APIs lets you write viewfinder apps for its cameras
Sony just unveiled its new range of Camera lenses that use your Smartphone as a viewfinder. Pretty cool concept, but what if one wants to adopt similar functionality for Sony’s other cameras and make specialized apps for the same? Well, Sony’s got you covered as they have just announced their all new Camera Remote APIs that will let you write Viewfinder apps for their cameras, not just their Camera lenses. And since the APIs are platform agnostic, you can literally write camera viewfinder apps for literally any platform.
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