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What's new for developers in Android 4.4 KitKat

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Re: What's new for developers in Android 4.4 KitKat

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Post by Tarang »

Finally the webview uses Chromium instead of the native android browser. I've been waiting so long for this.

I hope they find a way to roll it to more devices really quickly so more people use the latest version. I guess its a big problem but there's plenty of value to google in finding that solution.

Re: What's new for developers in Android 4.4 KitKat

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Post by AshleysBrain »

Tarang wrote: post #2

Finally the webview uses Chromium instead of the native android browser. I've been waiting so long for this. I hope they find a way to roll it to more devices really quickly so more people use the latest version. I guess its a big problem but there's plenty of value to google in finding that solution.

It doesn't support WebGL or WebAudio though, according to https://developers.google.com/chrome/mobile/docs/webview/ove... - a big shame, since this still means it'll be poor for gaming, especially since HTML5 audio won't play unless in a touch event...!

Re: What's new for developers in Android 4.4 KitKat

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Post by DanBC »

elwell wrote: post #4

KitKat isn't trademarked?

There's a deal between Google and Nestle. This has caused some consternation because many people see Nestle as Evil.

Nestle engage in really shady practices - pushing formula milk in developing nations, ignoring wide spread international laws and drives to encourage breast feeding. This isn't just "giving mother's freedom to chose", it's killing little babies.

Re: What's new for developers in Android 4.4 KitKat

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Post by double051 »

AshleysBrain wrote: post #3
Tarang wrote: post #2

Finally the webview uses Chromium instead of the native android browser. I've been waiting so long for this. I hope they find a way to roll it to more devices really quickly so more people use the latest version. I guess its a big problem but there's plenty of value to google in finding that solution.

It doesn't support WebGL or WebAudio though, according to https://developers.google.com/chrome/mobile/docs/webview/ove... - a big shame, since this still means it'll be poor for gaming, especially since HTML5 audio won't play unless in a touch event...!

This is only for the WebView object embedded in Android apps. Chrome and Firefox have supported WebGL on Android for a long time.

Re: What's new for developers in Android 4.4 KitKat

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Post by thethimble »

scottmp10 wrote: post #7

Anyone know if NFC emulation will let me create an app to replace my Clipper card and work key fob? I would have guessed that NFC chips would have an embedded secret that you can't get directly.

Yea, sadly your clipper card has a secret key that you can't access.
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