In the span of less than six months, Facebook, Google, Apple, Microsoft — hands down some of the biggest tech companies in the world — either launched a bot platform for their chat app, gave
developers access to their platform so they can make their own bots, or, in the case of Google, created a new chat app.
Not exact matches
The issue at play is Facebook's original application programming interface, or API, which allows third - party
developers to use Facebook's
platform and
access some user data as long as those users give permission.
TWILIO Shortly after Amazon announced its investment in the San Francisco cloud communication
platform firm, the two companies inked a deal: Software
developers using the AWS
platform would now have
access to Twilio's real - time messaging service and notifications.
In what Facebook promises will be «many changes» in the coming months, the
platform started by cutting off API
access to Events, Groups, Pages, and Instagram for new
developers.
Collective use of the
platform by schools and other educational groups means that, just as with third - party app
developers, some organizations still require you
to have a Facebook account in order
to access information and services.
«I think that that control is something that's important — and I think should apply
to every service,» he continued, making a not - so - subtle plea for no other
platforms to be able
to leak data like Facebook's
platform historically has (and thus
to close any competitive loopholes that might open up as a result of Facebook tightening the screw on
developer access to data now in the face of a major scandal).
The privacy watchdog also recommends Facebook tightens app permissions on its
platform, including
to close down
developers»
access to friends data
He said the social network planned
to conduct an investigation of thousands of apps that have used Facebook's
platform, restrict
developer access to data, and give members a tool that lets them
to disable
access to their Facebook data more easily.
Since the data misuse scandal blew up last month, Facebook has said it is conducting a full audit of any apps which had
access to «a large amount» of information before it changed app permissions on its
platform in mid 2015
to prevent
developers from being able
to suck out data on Facebook users» friends.
Funding
platforms allow
developers and other real estate companies»
access to a new pool of accredited and retail investors at a much lower cost than traditional funding avenues.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements
to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability
to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related
to new product introductions; risks related
to BlackBerry's ability
to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure
access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related
to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating
to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related
to BlackBerry's ability
to implement and
to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability
to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability
to attract and retain key personnel; risks related
to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability
to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related
to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability
to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating
to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability
to obtain rights
to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability
to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related
to government regulations, including regulations relating
to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability
to continue
to adapt
to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure
developers, software
platform vendors and service
platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related
to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating
to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related
to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
The CEO vowed
to police the
platform more vigorously, and audit any
developer that may have gotten
access to user data.
In response
to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, it made a couple of sudden changes
to how
developers can
access some data on its
platform.
As a result, many creators have no
access to large crowdfunding
platforms, limiting their fundraising opportunities, and narrowing the reach and diversity of the
platforms.Crowdfunding is now dominated by astroturfing campaigns run by large, well - funded companies, rather than indie
developers.
Facebook apps, like FarmVille, extend the
platform's usability, but in installing them, users often give third - party
developers like Kogan
access to a significant amount of their own data.
At Google's I / O
developer conference, Daniel Kaufman, head of the company's advanced technology projects, announced that Google plans
to phase out password
access to its Android mobile
platform in favour of a trust score.
Amazon Web Services provides Amazon's
developer customers with
access to in - the - cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon's own back - end technology
platform, which
developers can use
to enable virtually any type of business.
Professional, amateur and student
developers focusing on the Mac
platform will now have
access to the robust features and tool sets YoYo Games, creator... [Read More]
Google announced their effort
to help us achieve these goals in the form of Google Fit: an open
platform that includes a single set of APIs serving
to give
developers access to a method of combining the results from any other apps and companion tracking devices.
Amazon Web Services provides Amazon's
developer customers with
access to in - the - cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon's own back - end technology
platform, which
developers can use
to enable virtually any type of business.
Developers for the Google Android
platform will be delighted
to know that they now have
access to Google Play services 8.1 which will prepare them for the release of the upcoming and much anticipated Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS update.
«By introducing this BlackBerry application middleware offering, we want
to make it easy for enterprise middleware
developers to build apps
to a server back end and have users get
access on the device,» said Paxton Cooper, senior director of
platform product management at RIM, in an interview with eWEEK.
Amazon Web Services, Inc. provides Amazon's
developer customers with
access to in - the - cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon's own back - end technology
platform, which
developers can use
to enable virtually any type of business.
The mediation
platform is a single console for
developers to manage their ad allocations and
access analytics, tracking and reporting features, which provide immediate feedback on ad metrics including fill rates, ad performance and earnings.
We also know that while Apple's attempt
to control the ecosystem and maintain a closed
platform may be good for Apple,
developers want more options and customers want
to fully
access the overwhelming majority of web sites that use Flash.
This also means that
developers must support multiple versions of the Android
platform, however, and it also means the overwhelming majority of Android users do not have
access to the latest features, security updates and other improvements brought about by newer versions of Google's mobile
platform — nearly 99 % of current Android device owners are using a version of Android that does not support great new features like Google Now, enhanced voice search support and «Project Butter» performance enhancements.
If Amazon gets the document handling under control, what's
to stop the
developers from taking things one logical step further, and allowing you
to access your files stored online using the Amazon S3 Web - based storage
platform?
In some businesses, the company that develops the
platform will sell
to developers of add ons
access to the marketplace.
For the highly technical DIY investor or app
developer, this new level of
accessing Questrade and its trading engine mean that there are going
to be some creative customizations
to the
platform in the not - too - distant future.
From there, I set out on a mission
to create a
platform that provided better service for experienced real estate
developers who need capital
to improve homes while also creating a new way for investors
to access this desirable asset class and earn a fair risk - adjusted return.
The group will be «dedicated
to providing third - party publishers and
developers the tools, resources and
platform to enter the highly competitive free -
to - play gaming market along with
access to Wargaming's substantial subscriber base of over 100 million gamers.»
With the release of Unreal Engine 4.1, all subscribers who are registered Xbox or PlayStation
developers, including members of the ID@Xbox independent
developer program, can receive
access to the engine's complete source code for their respective console
platforms, at no extra cost.
Use Interactive defences
to block zombies and
access new areas, or fight back using different weapons like the Machine Gun, Molotov Cocktail and Sniper Rifle and try
to rank above the rest in online - leader boards · Take on the ultimate survival challenge in the previously PC - exclusive «Nightmare» difficulty mode · Running at 1080p on all
platforms, with superior controls and enhanced animations, this is how survival was meant
to look · Watch the original
Developer Diaries and learn more about the Deadlight series · Explore the gorgeous art of Deadlight in the Deadlight: Director's Cut digital art book
accessed in - game
How it'll work is creators of Early
Access games will partner with the
platform, all revenue from sales of their games on that
platform are held by EarlyNinja, and then a percentage of the revenue (minus a 15 % cut) is distributed
to the
developer as they meet predetermined milestone updates for their game.
Too many
developers are treating Early
Access as a funding strategy and rushing their games
to the
platform.
For
platforms, I think Steam's inflexibility with custom business models and the forced nature of promoting Early
Access titles as final SKU's on their storefront next
to finished titles goes against the idea of providing
developers safe ground
to sell their game while in - development (while also sending conflicting messages
to considering
developers and consumers).
According
to a press release, «Wargaming Alliance will be dedicated
to providing third - party publishers and
developers the tools, resources and
platform to enter the highly competitive free -
to - play gaming market along with
access to Wargamings substantial subscriber base of over 100 million gamers.»
With the help of the Forgotlings - creatures composed of these mislaid objects - Anne and Master Bonku, the only humans trapped in this realm, are on a quest
to find their way home... OH MY GODHEADS
Platform: Windows PC
Developer: Titutitech ™ Available: Now in Early
Access, full launch later in 2017 Oh My Godheads is the world's first capture - the - head action game for 1 - 4 players.
At the facility,
developers will have
access to Unity Analytics, a powerful
platform that provides data analytics on gamer behavior and market trends, specialized technical and business workshops conducted by the Unity Evangelist team, and benefit from cutting - edge Unity Pro software.
With outside
developers joining WeChat's Mini Program
platform, which users can
access without downloading or installing additional apps, Tencent has intensified efforts
to build up its war chest of valuable intellectual property (IP).
As streaming
platforms like Twitch become more and more important, it's important that
developers have
access to information
to best help them market their titles in this brave new world.
With the GMGC Global Games Congress, a conference and
platform for game
developers, publishers, investors, distributors, and other companies
to form lasting co-operations through
access to new fervent markets, taking place in Beijing this week I thought I'd look back at what is without a doubt the biggest change
to take place in China's mobile...
«If OUYA delivers on the promise of being the first true open gaming
platform that gives indie
developers access to the living room gaming market, yes that is a great idea.
This is a financial technology
platform which allows mobile
developers to gain early
access to their revenues from the app stores.
Gameglobe ™
Platform: Online browser
Developer: Hapti.co (Square Enix Group) Available: 2012 Gameglobe is a unique browser - based experience that allows players free
access to endless game worlds and creative possibilities, all in HD quality.
This game is fantastic, and should be held up as a standard for indie
developers looking
to use the Early
Access platform; however, I'm already sad inside at the inevitable deluge of angry comments for people who are mad at this game for some -LRB-?)
DUNDEE, SCOTLAND — MARCH 22, 2017 — Game
developers on Mac will soon receive
access to the powerful GameMaker Studio
platform for the first time as YoYo Games www.yoyogames.com begins the closed beta period of the long - awaited Mac OS version of GameMaker Studio 2.
As a
developer, the point is
to have a strong
platform with more restricted
access than Steam or the App Store, for example.
Title: Battalion 1944
Platform: PC (reviewed)
Developer: Bulkhead Interactive Publisher: Square Enix Collective Release date: Out now (Early
Access) Price: # 12 / $ 14 TL; DR: Fast paced, competitive, 5v5 shooter more suited
to FPS veterans than casual players.
As a
developer, Daniel co-designed ICLR's online legal research
platform, iclr.co.uk and has a particular focus on opening
access to English case law.