# Newsletter - April 2019

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| |---| | |---| | |---| | ![Google Developers](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/google_developers_wordmark_color_EMHeader.png "Google Developers") | |---| | |---| | April, 2019 | |---| | [Archive](https://developers.google.com/newsletter/?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=archive) [\| Subscribe](https://services.google.com/fb/forms/googledevelopersnewsletter/?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=subscribe) | | | |---| | |---| |   | |---| | |---|---| | |---| | [![Missed Google Cloud Next ’19?](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/NEXT_19_compressed.gif "Missed Google Cloud Next ’19?")](https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next/sf/sessions?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=featuredimage) | | |---| | |---| |   | |   | | **Missed Google Cloud Next '19?** **[Watch session replays](https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next/sf/sessions?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=featuredcopy)** on demand. See the latest innovations; check out in-depth interviews with experts, customers, and partners; and explore breakout sessions focused on key topics like AI, serverless, containers, and more. | |---| | [Watch Now](https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next/sf/sessions?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=featuredbutton) | | |---| | |   | |   | | | | | |---| | |---| | ### DevFest World Tour Check out the behind the scenes videos from the DevFest world tour. Watch how local developers gathered for learning and inspiration. | |---|---|---|---|---| | |---| | |---| | |---| | [![DevFest Lebanon](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/2019-04-devfestLebanon.png "DevFest Lebanon")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV9GvsEBSC8&feature=youtu.be&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=video1) | | |---| | [Lebanon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV9GvsEBSC8&feature=youtu.be&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=videodescription1) | | | | |   | |---| | |---| | |---| | [![DevFest Kathmandu](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/2019-04-devfestKathmandu.png "DevFest Kathmandu")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIntdHXlXrk&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=video2) | | |---| | [Kathmandu](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIntdHXlXrk&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=videodescription2) | | | | |   | |---| | |---| | |---| | [![DevFest Nantes](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/2019-04-devfestNantes.png "DevFest Nantes")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_TH1KYBWEg&feature=youtu.be&linkId=62549293&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=video3) | | |---| | [Nantes France](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_TH1KYBWEg&feature=youtu.be&linkId=62549293&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=videodescription3) | | | | | |   ||||| | |---| | |---| | ### Featured Video | |---|---|---|---|---| | |---| | |---| | |---| | [![Apply for the Indie Games Accelerator.](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/2019-04-IndieGames.png "Apply for the Indie Games Accelerator.")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZdD9l4KmbU&feature=youtu.be&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=video4) | | |---| | [Apply for the Indie Games Accelerator](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZdD9l4KmbU&feature=youtu.be&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=videodescription4) . | | | | |   | |---| | |---| | |---| | [![Don’t forget to tune into Google I/O May 7-9.](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/201902-IO.gif "Don’t forget to tune into Google I/O May 7-9.")](https://events.google.com/io?&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=video5) | | |---| | [Don't forget to tune into Google I/O May 7-9. Watch](https://events.google.com/io?&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=videodescription5) **[live](https://events.google.com/io?&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=videodescription5)** [starting May 7](https://events.google.com/io?&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=videodescription5) . | | | | | |   ||||| | |---| |   | | ### Android / Google Play - **[Android Studio 3.4](https://developers.google.com/newsletter/2019/04#?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article1)** : now available for download, the first Project Marble milestone release includes a new Resource Manager, Project Structure Dialog, and Foldables emulator support with Android Q. - **[Read how Flutter](https://www.blog.google/technology/developers/build-your-next-ios-and-android-app-flutter/?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article2)** enables developers to create beautifully-designed Android and iOS apps with one codebase. - Be sure to **[nominate your apps](https://developers-jp.googleblog.com/2019/04/google-play-self-nominate.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article3)** for the Google Play Awards. - The Indie Games Showcase from Google Play will be closing submissions soon. **[Enter your game](https://g.co/indiegames?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article4)** by May 6. - Launch high-quality apps or games, and make app testing a breeze with the **[newly added features](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSR_1sPvckU&list=PLWz5rJ2EKKc9ofd2f-_-xmUi07wIGZa1c&index=2&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article5)** to the Play Console Pre-Launch Report. - **[Take a look](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/03/the-latest-android-app-bundle-updates.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article6)** at the improvements to the Android App Bundle, including a new API install for additional languages, a more streamlined publishing process, and the ability to permanently uninstall dynamic feature modules. - **[New Google Play app and game icon specification](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/03/introducing-new-google-play-app-and.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article7)** : introducing new design specifications for your app icons. New icon uploads must meet specifications starting May 1st and existing icons must be converted by June 24th. - Android developers using versions 1 and 2 of the Google Play Developer API **[will need to migrate](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/03/changes-to-google-play-developer-api.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article8)** to version 3 by December 1, 2019. - **[Learn how](https://developer.android.com/stories/apps/duolingo?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article9)** Duolingo reduced their app size by 56% with the Android App Bundle without sacrificing functionality. - Help players more easily discover your game with **[Google Play Instant](https://medium.com/googleplaydev/gdc-google-play-instant-54a1a2efc?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article10)** . ### Firebase / Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - Need a good reason to attend #CloudStudyJams? How about five? **[Watch to learn](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvWl7Ftz1uM&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article11)** about networking opportunities, how to get free stuff, and how to find a Study Jam near you. - Turn engagement into conversation. **[Get these five value tips](https://medium.com/google-developers/5-tips-from-building-an-action-with-a-conversation-designer-ac8ec6bfff6a?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article12)** on how to design intuitive, natural voice interactions. - Do you have a project you want to run on Google Cloud Platform? **[Get 30 days free training](https://google.qwiklabs.com/quests/23?qlcampaign=1m-qldev-77&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article13)** to get started. Just click "Join," enter your email, and explore quests. - **[Here is a recap](https://firebase.googleblog.com/2019/04/whats-new-cloud-next-2019.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article14)** of everything that's new from Firebase at Next, including enterprise-grade support and a Firebase Hosting plus Cloud Run integration. ### Web - Did you miss the AMP Conf 2019 in Tokyo? You can catch up on all the session videos **[here](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXTOW_XMsIDSY0USlzgoaIkRyPcHklrEl&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article15)** . - **[Check out](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXTOW_XMsIDSY0USlzgoaIkRyPcHklrEl&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article16)** the first TensorFlow video recorded entirely in Brazilian Portuguese. ### Misc - **[Join a developer community](https://developers.google.com/programs/community/gdg/directory/?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article17)** near you for in-person meetups and learning with Google Developer Groups. With over 500 groups in 135 countries, GDGs are led by local developers with various backgrounds around the world. - Developer Student Clubs help thousands of student developers learn and work with their communities to solve real-life problems. University students who lead a DSC gain access to Google technology, events, and mentorship while training their local community through meetups, project building activities and global competitions. Applications deadline May 15. **[Apply now](https://g.co/dev/dsc?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=article18)** . | |---| |   | | |---| | |---|---| | |---|---| |   | [![Android Dev Summit](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/2019-04-devsummit3.png "Android Dev Summit")](https://developer.android.com/dev-summit?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=savedateimage) | | |---| | |---| | ### Save the Date | |   | | - **[Google I/O](https://events.google.com/io?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=savedate1)** : May 7-9, Mountain View. - **[Android Dev Summit 2019](https://developer.android.com/dev-summit?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=savedate2)** : Oct 23-24, Sunnyvale, CA **[Find more developer events](https://developers.google.com/events/?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2019-04-eng&utm_content=savedate4)** . | |   | |   | | | | | |---| |   | | |