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FFDC 2024 lit up New York City, bringing developers cutting-edge insights into app development with FlutterFlow. With expert-led sessions, exclusive updates, and unmatched networking, it was an event not to be missed!

With 60,000 jobs cut across 254 companies, including giants like Tesla and Amazon, 2024 sees a continued wave of tech layoffs reshaping innovation landscape.

Pear Runtime by Holepunch launches as a transformative open-source platform, enabling developers to craft peer-to-peer applications without incurring server costs.

FlutterFlow, a low-code mobile app development platform, has secured $25.5 million in a Series A round.

Amazon Web Services simplifies the deployment procedure of applications from its marketplace with the innovative SaaS Quick Launch feature.

Start-up Sutro is leveraging powerful AI technology to facilitate the rapid creation of full-fledged apps for web, iOS, and Android.

Unqork, the popular no-code platform, continues to reimagine modern app development with the introduction of UDesigner, its no-code IDE, and Integration Gateway.

Amazon has ushered in a new era of voice-user interface with its plans to equip Alexa with a specialized large language model.

Early-stage Israeli startup Zenity has secured a substantial $16.5 million Series A investment.

WhatsApp has announced the introduction of a high-definition video sharing feature. Users can now share videos in HD quality up to 720p resolution.

Apple Music bolsters its algorithmic offerings with 'Discovery Station', an innovative feature targeting user musical exploration.

Instagram founders' latest venture Artifact, bolsters its personalised news app with an AI-backed text-to-speech feature. In collaboration with Speechify, Artifact's new feature includes a myriad of natural tones, celebrity voices and customisable accents for users.

Tinkerstellar, a Python tutorial app previously designed solely for iPad, now expands its reach to iPhone devices, enhancing Python enthusiasts' learning experience.

Google is set to increase scrutiny and encourage adaptation for apps on the Google Play that fully comply with full-screen support on Android tablets and foldable smartphones. The change emphasizes high-quality technical performance and a seamless user experience across a range of device screens.

OpenAI's celebrated ChatGPT bot, already popular amongst iOS users, prepares to bring its seamless conversational experience to Android. The mobile app is set to be launched next week.

Instagram Threads rolls out its first update, intensifying user experience for its flaring 100 million users.

YouTube Music is seen potentially expanding user participation by adding a comments section to its platform.

Instagram’s novel app, Threads is off to a promising start. It has witnessed over 30 million sign-ups and 95 million posts within the first day of its launch. Despite features yet to be integrated, the platform is making waves as a potential challenger to Twitter.

Meta is set to unveil its text-based Twitter rival called Threads. Prior to its launch, the platform inadvertently went live, providing a sneak peek into the social dynamics of the platform. Instagram’s CEO predicts that ActivityPub will not be supported initially.

Google's Android Auto is becoming more electric vehicle-friendly with new features and settings suited specifically for this next-gen transport. Google Maps additions, connector types, and usability improvements are primed to transform the infotainment experience.

Instagram is introducing Threads, its latest app on the iOS App Store, as an answer to Twitter.

BuildFire has fortified its place at the pinnacle of mobile app development platforms with the recent takeover of Bizness Apps. This strategic acquisition testifies BuildFire's relentless drive towards growth and innovation in the mobile app sector.

OpenAI has rolled out a web-search feature 'Browsing’ for ChatGPT Plus, its premium chatbot service, leveraging Microsoft's Bing search engine.

Genies, backed by Bob Iger, announces a $1 million Developer Engagement Fund to support developers building AR experiences using their developer kit. The upcoming Genies super app will feature mini-apps created by developers, incorporating XR compatibility for AR and VR platforms.