# Newsletter - January 2024

Google for Developers Newsletter January


Learn how to accelerate your business with gen AI.

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| |---|---|---| | |---| | ![](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/hbToUm8kgTmGkmACLxJnE8CmXneXSNjgVUBOGnJ4.png) | | |---| | |---| | |---| | [![](https://gstatic.com/growthlab/api/wGQBOk3139R8fe1FRPJJcxyNPBtVLMPcqgCrjRiY.png)](https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | What's happening at Cloud Next? | | Google Cloud Next '24 is coming to Las Vegas this April. Join us for a global exhibition of inspiration, innovation, and education. | | |---| | [Register now](https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | | | |---| | ![](https://www.gstatic.com/gumdrop/files/spacer-11.gif) | | |
| |---| | |---| | |---| | |---| | |---| | |---|---|---| | |---| | Featured video | | Catch up on developer news on TL;DR | | [![](https://gstatic.com/growthlab/api/sTNXuzO3KgchEOnxibqaK3AhvTXxOlEe3sO1K98O.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HrFs0Lfb-w?utm_source%3Demail&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | Leverage Gemini in your Android apps, Global Gamer Challenge, and more dev news! | | |---|---| | [![](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/OWbZuRTlEOdQUH5ZIqfcsKiWZDeqtvEUC2HZrRYc.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HrFs0Lfb-w?utm_source%3Demail&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [Watch now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HrFs0Lfb-w?utm_source%3Demail&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | ![](https://www.gstatic.com/gumdrop/files/spacer-11.gif) | |---| | Featured event | | Join us for Startup School: Gen AI | | Learn how to grow and transform your business with the latest generative AI tools and solutions at Google Startup School. Join us on a six-week journey led by our gen AI experts. | | |---|---| | [![](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/OWbZuRTlEOdQUH5ZIqfcsKiWZDeqtvEUC2HZrRYc.png)](https://goo.gle/3QLHQCL?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [Register now](https://goo.gle/3QLHQCL?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | Featured content | | Updates to developer verification requirements | | All developers with existing Play Console accounts can now choose their account verification deadline. Dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you don't choose a deadline before February 29, 2024, we'll assign one for you automatically. | | |---|---| | [![](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/OWbZuRTlEOdQUH5ZIqfcsKiWZDeqtvEUC2HZrRYc.png)](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2023/11/ensuring-high-quality-apps-on-google-play.html?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [Learn more](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2023/11/ensuring-high-quality-apps-on-google-play.html?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | | | | |---| | Product updates and developer solutions | | |---| | |---| | News about Swift Package Manager | | We're introducing new dependency management support through Swift Package Manager for the Maps, Places, and Navigation SDKs for iOS. This will make it easier to add, update, and maintain these SDKs. | | |---|---| | [![](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/OWbZuRTlEOdQUH5ZIqfcsKiWZDeqtvEUC2HZrRYc.png)](https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/maps-platform/google-maps-platform-sdks-for-ios-now-available-through-swift-package-manager/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [Learn more](https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/maps-platform/google-maps-platform-sdks-for-ios-now-available-through-swift-package-manager/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | Definition of Baseline is evolving | | Based on developer feedback, we've made some changes to the definition for Baseline. You can check out all the updates here. | | |---|---| | [![](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/OWbZuRTlEOdQUH5ZIqfcsKiWZDeqtvEUC2HZrRYc.png)](https://web.dev/blog/baseline-definition-update?hl=en&utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [Learn more](https://web.dev/blog/baseline-definition-update?hl=en&utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | Stay up to date about Wallet API | | Sign up for the new Google Wallet API developer newsletter and get the latest news, tips, and more to help you build passes for Google Wallet. | | |---|---| | [![](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/OWbZuRTlEOdQUH5ZIqfcsKiWZDeqtvEUC2HZrRYc.png)](https://goo.gle/wallet-newsletter-signup?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [Sign up](https://goo.gle/wallet-newsletter-signup?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | | | | |---| | Codelabs and pathways | | |---|---| | |---| | Flutter challenge submissions now open | | Join the Global Gamers Challenge, an 8-week challenge to design, build, and publish sustainable games with Flutter. | | |---| | [Get started](https://flutter.dev/global-gamers?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | | |---|---| | |---| | Prepare for third-party cookie restrictions | | Learn how to audit your code to look for third-party cookies and what you need to do to ensure you're all set for the end of third-party cookies. | | |---| | [Start learning](https://developers.google.com/privacy-sandbox/3pcd?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | | |---|---| | |---| | Explore the world of CSS 2023 | | From updates to the architectural foundations to new colors, typography, and interaction, we'd like to thank all the developers involved in CSS 2023. Check out CSS Wrapped: 2023 to find out more. | | |---| | [Explore now](https://developer.chrome.com/blog/css-wrapped-2023?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | | |---|---| | |---| | Incoming updates to GIS | | Introducing the new Credential Manager API, the future of authentication on Android. Unify your passkey, password, and federated sign-in, and replace Smart Lock and Google Sign-In APIs. | | |---| | [Get started](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2023/10/pdates-to-google-identity-services-gis-credential-manager-api.html?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | | | |---| | Developer community | | |---| | |---| | Startups Accelerator is back | | |---| | |---| | Applications for the fifth Google for Startups Accelerator: Black Founders and Women Founders cohorts are now open! Applications will be open until February 1 with the programs commencing in March. | | | |---|---| | [![](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/OWbZuRTlEOdQUH5ZIqfcsKiWZDeqtvEUC2HZrRYc.png)](https://startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/women-founders/north-america/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [Apply for Women Founders](https://startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/women-founders/north-america/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | |---|---| | [![](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/OWbZuRTlEOdQUH5ZIqfcsKiWZDeqtvEUC2HZrRYc.png)](https://startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/black-founders/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [Apply for Black Founders](https://startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/black-founders/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | | |---| | ![](https://services.google.com/fh/files/emails/spacer_11.gif) | | | | |---| | The 2023 Accelerator Impact Report | | |---| | |---| | The first Accelerator Impact Report includes data from early 2016 to the summer of 2023. Learn where programs operate, their scope and success, and ways to get involved in future Accelerators. | | | |---|---| | [![](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/OWbZuRTlEOdQUH5ZIqfcsKiWZDeqtvEUC2HZrRYc.png)](https://developers.google.com/community/accelerators#accelerator-impact-report?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [Read here](https://developers.google.com/community/accelerators#accelerator-impact-report?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | | |---| | ![](https://services.google.com/fh/files/emails/spacer_11.gif) | | | | |---| | Join us for our next Summit | | |---| | |---| | The Developer Content Creators and Online Communities Summit is a global hybrid event you cannot miss, running from January 24-26, 2024. Join us for exciting talks, panels, and hands-on workshops. | | | |---|---| | [![](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/OWbZuRTlEOdQUH5ZIqfcsKiWZDeqtvEUC2HZrRYc.png)](https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/developer-creators-and-online-communities-summit?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [Register here](https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/developer-creators-and-online-communities-summit?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | | |---| | ![](https://services.google.com/fh/files/emails/spacer_11.gif) | | | | |---| | The latest winners are here | | |---| | |---| | Announcing the winners of Google's Immersive Geospatial Challenge. Participants from all over the world joined for a shot at $70,000 in prizes. Check out the winners, the judges, criteria, and more. | | | |---|---| | [![](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/OWbZuRTlEOdQUH5ZIqfcsKiWZDeqtvEUC2HZrRYc.png)](https://developers.googleblog.com/2023/12/googles-immersive-geospatial-challenge-winners.html?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [See results](https://developers.googleblog.com/2023/12/googles-immersive-geospatial-challenge-winners.html?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | | |---| | ![](https://services.google.com/fh/files/emails/spacer_11.gif) | | | | | | |---|---| | |---| | Connect with us | | |---|---|---|---|---| | [![Blogger](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/NEs0JPrJriLxNVQS4LJqq5kfpWdjhiXVkqxz5wuf.png "Blogger")](https://developers.googleblog.com/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [![YouTube](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/oONqRzGKXPjIdhaPmDiKBE4vYzADDHSiZk1hfSSv.png "YouTube")](https://www.youtube.com/googledevelopers?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [![X](https://www.gstatic.com/gumdrop/files/google-play-developers-twitter-dark-transparent-w2400px-h2453px-2x.png "X")](https://twitter.com/googledevs?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [![Instagram](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/gD4bL1um1ojFZRoZWk076AOWxtS9csqmDbsLoK3s.png "Instagram")](https://www.instagram.com/googlefordevs?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | [![LinkedIn](https://www.gstatic.com/gumdrop/files/google-play-developers-link-round-transparent-w56px-h56px-2x.png "LinkedIn")](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/googledevelopers/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | [![](https://www.gstatic.com/growthlab/api/A057C5IESgtfKIkQT2MPjlNvXCcl4HRMUoZjz8Ba.png)](https://developers.google.com/newsletter/2024/01#) | | | |---| | |---| | |---|---|---| | |---| | |---| | ![](https://www.gstatic.com/gumdrop/files/20136643-google-footer-logo-grey.png) | | | |---| | |---| |   | | | |---| | |---| | © 2024 Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043 <br /> [www.google.com](https://www.google.com/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=gfd-jan24) | | | | | | | | | | ![](https://www.gstatic.com/gumdrop/files/spacer-11.gif) | |