# Newsletter - March 2021 |---| | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | Insert hidden preheader text here ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ | | | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | | | | | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | |---| | [![Google Developers](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/2019-GdevLogo.png "Google Developers")](https://developers.google.com/?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng) | | | | | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | | | | March, 2021 | |---|---|---| | | | | | |---| | |---| | |---|---|---| | ||| | | |---| | **Celebrating International Women's Day** | | Meet 21 tech women trailblazers from Google Developer Groups, Women Techmakers, and Google Developers Experts that are helping the developer community be inclusive. |---| | [Learn more](https://developers.googleblog.com/2021/03/celebrating-international-womens-day-with-21-tech-trailblazers.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=hero) | | | | | | [![International Womens Day](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/Intl_Womens_Day.gif)](https://developers.googleblog.com/2021/03/celebrating-international-womens-day-with-21-tech-trailblazers.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=hero) | |:---|---|---| | | ||| | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | |---| | | | | | | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | | |---| | [![Flutter Engage](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/2021-03-gdev-vid1.png)](https://events.flutter.dev/?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=video1) | | |---| | | | Flutter 2 is here. Catch the highlights from the keynote |---| | [Tune in](https://events.flutter.dev/?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=video1) | | | | | | | |---| | [![Developer News](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/2021-03-gdev-vid2.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RRDk1TFk-k&list=PLOU2XLYxmsII8REpkzsy1bJHj6G1WEVA1&index=1&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=video2) | | |---| | | | See the latest from *TL;DR Google Developer News* |---| | [Watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RRDk1TFk-k&list=PLOU2XLYxmsII8REpkzsy1bJHj6G1WEVA1&index=1&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=video2) | | | | | | |---|---|---| | **Featured Videos** | | | | | | | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | |---| | | | | | | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | | |---| | [![Android 12](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/2021-03-gdev-content1.png)](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2021/03/android-12-developer-preview-2.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=content1) | | |---| | | | [Android 12 Developer Preview 2 is now available](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2021/03/android-12-developer-preview-2.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=content1) | | | | | | |---| | [![Founder Fridays](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/founderfriday.png)](https://events.withgoogle.com/founder-fridays-by-google-developers/?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=content) | | |---| | | | [Register April 9 for Founder Fridays talks and a live Q\&A](https://events.withgoogle.com/founder-fridays-by-google-developers/?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=content) | | | | | | |---| | [![Google Play](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/2021-03-gdev-content3.png)](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2021/03/boosting-dev-success.html?utm_campaign=devshow_series__010721&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=content) | | |---| | | | [Learn about Google Play's new service fee reduction](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2021/03/boosting-dev-success.html?utm_campaign=devshow_series__010721&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=content) | | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Featured Content** | | | | | | | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | |---| | | | | | | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | Android / Google Play - **[Watch](https://landing.google.com/theandroidshow/?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=android)** the highlights from *The Android Show* , including a fireside chat with Android's Dave Burke covering Jetpack Compose and Android 12. - **[See](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2021/03/android-auto-apps-powered-by-jetpack.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=android)** the latest from Android Auto apps, now powered by Jetpack and open sourced. - **[Check out](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2021/03/google-play-console-powers-better.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=android)** the new engagement and monetization metrics in Play Console. - **[Hear](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWz5rJ2EKKc-EdUu4lNF1NbV2o_AFtBIN&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=android)** how to migrate existing APK expansion files (OBBs) to PAD and other benefits to make games run smoothly. - **[Learn](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2021/03/sub-dollar-pricing-expansion-in-20.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=android)** about the reduced minimum price limits for paid apps, in-app products, and subscriptions in 20 new markets across Latin America, EMEA, and APAC. | | | | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | |---| | | | | | | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | Firebase / Google Cloud - **[Find out](https://firebase.googleblog.com/2021/02/improve-app-stability-with-firebase-crashlytics-and-kotlin.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=firebase)** how developing with Kotlin can lead to fewer crashes and learn to monitor app stability with Firebase Crashlytics upon release. - **[Get tips](https://firebase.googleblog.com/2021/02/app-monetization-made-easy-using-firebase-admob-google-analytics.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=firebase)** on how to continually experiment and assess your ad monetization strategy without negatively impacting in-app purchases. - 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It asynchronously loads the Maps JS API, then automatically renders any child elements in React. - **[Read](https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/maps-platform/reduce-deprecation-stress-understand-sdk-dependencies-google-maps-platform)** new guidance on managing deprecations from Maps Platform SDKs by specifying dependency versions to control your upgrade timing. - **[Learn](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2rFahu9sLJ0pXNXfSiBlwqK4UidLIQWJ&utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=maps)** from Geocasts video walk-throughs featuring recent enhancements like JavaScript promises support and hiding your API key in Android. - **[Meet](https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/maps-platform/celebrating-international-womens-day-google-maps-platform-leaders?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=maps)** the women leading Google Maps Platform in both technical and business roles as they share their advice for other women in tech. | | | | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | |---| | | | | | | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | Developer Community / BIPOC Partner Highlights - **[Learn](https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/how-were-supporting-startups-combating-climate-change/?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=devrel)** more about the Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change. Application deadline is April 1. - **[Meet](https://canada.googleblog.com/2021/03/meet-google-for-startups-accelerator.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=devrel)** the Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada class, running April 20 - June 24. - **[Read](https://developers.googleblog.com/2021/03/indias-google-developer-groups-meet-up.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=devrel)** about Google Cloud Certification training from Google Developer Group communities in India and find a local community near you. - **[Get](https://developers.googleblog.com/2021/03/local-students-team-up-to-help-small.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=devrel)** inspired by students in Saudi Arabia teaching small businesses coding skills to help them transition online. Join a local Google Developer Student Club near you. | | | | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | |---| | | | | | | | |---| | |---| | |---| | | | Open Source and Misc - **[Catch](https://goo.gle/BeamDay?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=misc)** Beam day on Google Open Source Live on Thursday, April 1 broadcasted in English and Spanish. - **[Register](https://pages.apigee.com/dev-portal-webcast-april-1-2021-register.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=misc)** April 1 for 5 Best Practices for World Class API Developer Portals. - **[Understand](https://developers.googleblog.com/2021/03/policy-changes-certification-requirement-updates-smart-home-actions.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=misc)** the latest policy changes and requirement updates for certification of Smart Home Actions. - **[Read](https://developers.googleblog.com/2021/03/increasing-our-engagement-with-voice.html?utm_medium=email-d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2021-03-eng&utm_content=misc)** about the virtual series that are helping the voice tech community meet new demands. - 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