# Newsletter - September&nbsp;2022

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| |---| | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | |   | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | |---| | [![Google Developers](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/2019-GdevLogo.png "Google Developers")](https://developers.google.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng) | | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | |   |   | September 2022 | |---|---|---| | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---|---|---| |   ||| | | |---| | **Don't miss DevFest - find a Google Developer Group hosting one near you** | | DevFests are tech conferences hosted by Google Developer Groups around the world. Each event is crafted by organizers to fit the needs and interests of local developer communities. Watch the trailer to see what it's about, share with your network, and register for an event near you. |---| | **[Learn more](https://goo.gle/devfest?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=hero)** | <br /> <br /> <br /> |---| | **[Watch the trailer](https://youtu.be/K6W9Usve6hI?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=hero)** | <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> | |   | |   | [![DevFest](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/DevFest.jpg)](https://goo.gle/devfest?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=hero) | |:---|---|---| | |   ||| | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | |---| |   | | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | | |---| | [![Ekaterina's story](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/septvid1.jpg)](https://youtu.be/VeG0DA6XMhc?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=video1) | | |---| |   | | Learn how Ekaterina brought crisis relief to people in Ukraine | | |---| | **[Watch](https://youtu.be/VeG0DA6XMhc?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=video1)** | | | |   | |---| | [![Ambassador Spotlight](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/septvid2.jpg)](https://youtu.be/FXIjGoFZt0M?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=video2) | | |---| |   | | Meet Rabia, a software engineer and WTM Ambassador from Niger | | |---| | **[Watch](https://youtu.be/FXIjGoFZt0M?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=video2)** | | | |   | |---| | [![#WeArePlay](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/septvid3.jpg)](https://youtu.be/WmST1gOWq1g?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=video3) | | |---| |   | | See how Sam makes games to educate and train doctors | | |---| | **[Watch](https://youtu.be/WmST1gOWq1g?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=video3)** | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Featured Videos** | |   | | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | |---| |   | | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | | |---| | [![Google Cloud Next](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/septcontent1.png)](https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=content1) | | |---| |   | | [Register for Google Cloud Next '22 from October 11-13](https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=content1) | |   | | |   | |---| | [![](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/septcontent2.png)](https://blog.tensorflow.org/2022/09/whats-new-in-tensorflow-210.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=content2) | | |---| |   | | [Explore the latest features and updates in TensorFlow 2.10](https://blog.tensorflow.org/2022/09/whats-new-in-tensorflow-210.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=content2) | |   | | |   | |---| | [![Sign in with Google](https://lp.thinkwithgoogle.com/rs/172-GOP-811/images/septcontent3.png)](https://developers.googleblog.com/2022/09/new-features-available-in-google-identity-services-library.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=content3) | | |---| |   | | [See the new features supported in Google Identity Services](https://developers.googleblog.com/2022/09/new-features-available-in-google-identity-services-library.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=content3) | |   | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Featured Content** | |   | | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | |---| |   | | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | Android / Google Play - **[Announcing](https://developer.android.com/multi-device-development?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=android)** the new cross-device SDK Developer Preview for building rich multi-device experiences on Android. - **[Learn](https://developer.android.com/compose-camp?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=android)** how to build Android apps using Jetpack Compose at Compose Camp. - **[Meet](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2022/09/google-play-2022-winning-indie-titles.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=android)** the winners of Google Play's Indie Games Festival and the Accelerator class of 2022. - **[Get](https://developer.android.com/about/versions/13/features#themed-app-icons?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=android)** your app icons ready for Material You - with Android 13, you can theme your app's adaptive launcher icon and provide a better experience for users. | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | |---| |   | | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | ChromeOS - **[Learn](https://chromeos.dev/en/posts/game-controls-for-android-games?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=chromeos)** about an early Alpha of the game controls feature for a select set of touchscreen-only Android games on Chromebooks. - **[Explore](https://chromeos.dev/en/enterprise/managing-video-storage-on-the-web?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=chromeos)** how to relieve stress on your network by caching videos rather than streaming them. - **[Discover](https://chromeos.dev/en/publish/google-play-games?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=chromeos)** how to make sure your large screen Android app shows up for PC users on the Google Play store. - **[Check out](https://chromeos.dev/en/posts/customize-pwa-window-launch?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=chromeos)** how the Launch Handler API and link capturing gives you and your PWA users more control. - **[Read](https://chromeos.dev/en/education/improving-webview-compatibility?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=chromeos)** how to ensure educational apps work seamlessly with schools' content filtering. | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | |---| |   | | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | Firebase / Google Cloud - **[Register](https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/firebase-dev-summit/forms/registration?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=firebase)** for Firebase Summit on October 18 to learn how to accelerate app development, release apps with confidence, and scale with ease. - **[Apply](https://developers.google.com/workspace/preview?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=firebase)** for the Google Workspace Developer Preview program and get early access to the latest features. - **[Explore](https://cloudonair.withgoogle.com/events/innovators-creating-google-workspace-chat-apps?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=firebase)** how to create chat apps. - **[Send](https://developers.google.com/apps-script/samples/automations/employee-certificate?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=firebase)** personalized appreciation certificates with Apps Script, Google Sheets, and Slides. - **[Learn](https://youtu.be/kG2NQ3IdiI4?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=firebase)** how to build approval apps with AppSheet. | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | |---| |   | | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | Flutter - **[Learn](https://youtu.be/33_0ABjFJUU?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=flutter)** about scroll controllers, the PrimaryScrollController widget, and their impact on cross-platform Flutter apps. - **[See](https://youtu.be/ZnufaryH43s?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=flutter)** how to build and deploy an app in Flutter in 60 seconds. - **[Watch](https://youtu.be/EFBjCwQ1OgM?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=flutter)** Khanh Nguyen rebuild a classic game in Flutter. | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | |---| |   | | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | Google Maps Platform - **[Test](https://googlemapsplatform.devpost.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=maps)** your skills in the Google Maps Platform hackathon for a chance to win up to $24,000 USD in prizes - submit by November 14. - **[Learn](https://goo.gle/GetStartedWithMaps?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=maps)** how to get started with Google Maps Platform with this helpful YouTube playlist. - **[Introducing](https://goo.gle/3QAFIup?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=maps)** advanced polylines for the Maps SDK for Android. - **[Catch up](https://developers.google.com/maps/api-security-best-practices?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=maps)** on API security best practices documentation. | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | |---| |   | | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | ML / AI - **[Deliver](https://blog.tensorflow.org/2022/09/announcing-tensorflow-lite-in-google-play-services-general-availability.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=mlai)** better ML experiences on Android with TensorFlow Lite in Google Play services. - **[Create](https://youtu.be/dT2omfiiOi0?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=mlai)** your own on-device machine learning solutions with MediaPipe Tasks and MediaPipe Model Maker - no ML expertise required. - **[Learn](https://blog.tensorflow.org/2022/08/content-moderation-using-machine-learning-a-dual-approach.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=mlai)** how to build client-side content moderation using a TensorFlow.js model and Firebase. - **[Explore](https://blog.tensorflow.org/2022/09/september-machine-learning-updates.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=mlai)** TensorFlow's vision for an open ML ecosystem of the future. | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | |---| |   | | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | Web - **[Discover](https://web.dev/web-platform-08-2022/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=web)** the features that landed in stable and beta web browsers during August 2022. - **[Build](https://web.dev/building-a-crooked-grid-illusion/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=web)** a crooked grid optical illusion with CSS. - **[Take](https://web.dev/creative-list-styling/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=web)** a look at some useful and creative ways to style lists with CSS. - **[Learn](https://web.dev/rakuten/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=web)** how Rakuten 24 increased revenue per visitor by over 50% by optimizing their Core Web Vitals. - **[Understand](https://developer.chrome.com/blog/deprecating-web-sql/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=web)** why Web SQL was deprecated and how to create new, better storage solutions. | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | |---| |   | | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | Developer Community / BIPOC Partner Highlights - **[Join](https://goo.gle/gdsc?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=bipoc)** 1750+ new student leaders in making an impact across the global developer community - visit Google Developer Student Clubs to express interest. - **[Catch up](https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/gfsa-canada-demo-day-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=bipoc)** on Google for Startups Accelerator Canada Demo Day 2022. - **[Read](https://developers.googleblog.com/2022/08/gdsc-lead-in-islamabad-develops-proof-of-concept-android-application-to-prevent-counterfeiting.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=bipoc)** about the GDSC lead in Islamabad who developed a proof of concept Android application that prevents counterfeiting. - **[Find](https://devlibrary.withgoogle.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_team=googledevs&utm_campaign=2022-09-eng&utm_content=bipoc)** new ways to solve problems, get ideas for projects, and explore unique resources by developers in the Google Dev Library. | |   | | | |---| | |---| | |---| |   | | |---| |   | | |   | | | |---| | |---| | | |---| | **Survey** We want to hear from you. **[Take](https://services.google.com/fb/forms/googledeveloperssurvey2022-eng/)** a brief survey to help us improve your developer journey. 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