Weekly Digest
Aug 11 - Aug 17, 2025
4 articles that week
Test With Android Device Streaming Now With Android Partner Device Labs
Adarsh Fernando and Grant Yang from Google just made device fragmentation testing dramatically easier. No more buying dozens of phones to test your Android app.
React Native Version 0.81 Release
React Native 0.81 just dropped with a game-changing performance boost: iOS builds up to 10x faster. But there's a catch that'll affect every Android developer.
Thumbtack's Journey to Swift 6
Scott Southerland from Thumbtack just shared what most iOS teams won't tell you: migrating to Swift 6 took 16+ months and broke their entire test suite. Here's the battle-tested playbook they wish they'd had.
Media3 1.8.0 Release: New Features and Improvements
Toni Heidenreich from Google just dropped Media3 1.8.0, and the scrubbing mode alone will change how your users interact with video playback. This release packs performance wins that directly impact user experience.