14 August 2026

12 new posts across 5 mobile platform sources — 7 worth your time.

One week of Mobile, 7 stories, as published.

React Native 0.87 - Strict TypeScript API, Metro Update, Swift Package Manager, AGP 9 Support

React Native 0.87 introduces strict TypeScript API by default, updates Metro to 0.87, and adds experimental support for Swift Package Manager. It also bumps minimum toolchain requirements to Node.js 22, Android Gradle Plugin 9, and Kotlin 2.0+.

Why it matters — Upgrading to this version forces a transition to Kotlin 2.0+ and AGP 9, requiring teams to update their Android build pipelines.

React Native · 14 August 2026 · Read the original →

Store & Policy

Updates to age ratings for the Republic of Korea

Apple is updating its age rating questionnaire in App Store Connect to comply with local regulatory requirements in South Korea. Apps in the Games and Entertainment categories will receive region-specific age ratings based on these answers.

Why it matters — Developers distributing games or entertainment apps in South Korea must update their questionnaire answers to comply with local regulations and maintain store availability.

Apple Developer · 14 August 2026 · Read the original →

Android & Kotlin

What's new in the Jetpack Compose August '26 release

The stable August '26 release of Jetpack Compose (v1.12) introduces Mesh Gradients, Wide Color Gamut (WCG) support, and named areas in Grid layouts. It also features seamless integration with Android's Credential Manager for authentication.

Why it matters — The integration of Credential Manager directly into Compose simplifies implementing secure, modern passkey and biometric authentication flows.

Android Developers · 14 August 2026 · Read the original →

Android & Kotlin

Media3 1.11 - What's new?

Media3 version 1.11 expands Jetpack Compose UI modules with customizable Player slots, interactive gestures, and state observers. It also introduces improvements tailored for short-form video playback and editing.

Why it matters — The addition of customizable Player slots and gesture support in Compose simplifies building custom video player overlays without writing low-level touch handling code.

Android Developers · 14 August 2026 · Read the original →

iOS & Swift

Hello Developer: August 2026

This digest highlights WWDC26 updates, templates for building App Store assets for iOS 27, and best practices for integrating visual intelligence. It also covers optimizing build pipelines using Xcode Cloud workflows.

Why it matters — Preparing for iOS 27 asset templates early ensures marketing and product pages are optimized for the upcoming OS release cycle.

Apple Developer · 14 August 2026 · Read the original →

Design & UI

Bring one-handed gestures to your Wear OS app

Wear OS 6.1 introduces one-handed gestures on Pixel Watch, allowing users to perform key actions touch-free using wrist movements. The post details how developers can integrate these gestures into their Wear OS applications.

Why it matters — Designing for touch-free, one-handed gestures provides an alternative interaction model that improves accessibility and usability on smartwatches.

Android Developers · 14 August 2026 · Read the original →

Store & Policy

Get ready for new creative assets on the App Store

Apple is introducing new marketing assets for the App Store, allowing developers to highlight brand identity, seasonal offerings, and in-app events. These assets will appear in product page headers, search results, and other prominent store locations.

Why it matters — Utilizing these new creative asset types allows developers to customize their App Store presence beyond standard screenshots to drive seasonal user acquisition.

Apple Developer · 14 August 2026 · Read the original →

Time to tell marketing they need to resize all the App Store screenshots again.

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