feat(news): news march 2026

Author: marchbold

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+slug: 2026-03
+title: March 2026
+description: Extension Updates
+image: images/adobeair.png
+authors: [ marchbold ]
+tags: [newsletter, image, nativewebview, agerange, display ]
+---
+
+> February Release Update
+
+It has been a busy month for the AIR development ecosystem! The February releases focus heavily on modernizing core SDKs—specifically Firebase v12.9.0 and AdMob v24.9.0 - while introducing some highly requested UI features and critical stability fixes. 
+
+Key focus:
+
+- Keeping all Firebase and Google SDKs fully up to date
+- Aligning AdMob and mediation networks with the latest versions
+- Improving consent management and monetisation reporting
+- Fixing packaging and manifest generation issues
+- Introducing new UI capabilities like the colour picker dialog
+
+As always, we recommend updating to the latest versions to ensure compliance, stability, and access to new features.
+
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+
+Here's a quick overview of the latest extension updates:
+
+:::note Extension Updates
+- [Dialog v9.1.0](https://github.com/distriqt/ANE-Dialog/releases/tag/v9.1.0) - Added native Colour Picker
+- [Adverts v17.0.0](https://github.com/distriqt/ANE-Adverts/releases/tag/v17.0.0) - AdMob v24.9.0 + Consent Sync
+- [Firebase v12.0.0](https://github.com/distriqt/ANE-Firebase/releases/tag/v12.0.0) - SDK v12.9.0 (iOS) / BOM v34.9.0 (Android).
+- [GoogleIdentity v8.1.0](https://github.com/distriqt/ANE-GoogleIdentity/releases/tag/v8.1.0) - Latest Google Sign-In SDK support
+- [GooglePlayServices v32.1.4](https://github.com/distriqt/ANE-GooglePlayServices/releases/tag/v32.1.4) - Fixes for apm manifest generation
+:::
+
+If you have any questions, we're here to help!
+
+
+--- 
+
+![](images/dialog-colour-picker.png)
+
+### [Dialog](https://airnativeextensions.com/extension/com.distriqt.Dialog)
+
+[v9.1.0](https://github.com/distriqt/ANE-Dialog/releases/tag/v9.1.0)
+
+One of the most exciting additions this month is the new Colour Picker dialog in the Dialog extension (v9.1.0). You can now provide a native interface for users to select colors on both iOS and Android, streamlining the UI for creative or customization-focused apps.
+
+#### Key Features 
+- The colour picker dialog presents a UI that allows the user to select a colour on a spectrum. 
+- Allows control of the initial colour
+- Supports alpha channel input
+
+--- 
+
+![](images/admob.png)
+
+### [Adverts](https://airnativeextensions.com/extension/com.distriqt.Adverts)
+
+[v17.0.0](https://github.com/distriqt/ANE-Adverts/releases/tag/v17.0.0)
+
+A major update for Adverts brings it fully up to date with the latest advertising SDKs:
+
+- Android: v24.9.0
+- iOS: v13.0.0
+
+This release ensures compliance, improved monetisation insights, and compatibility with the latest ad platform requirements.
+
+#### Updates 
+- Updated to latest AdMob SDK
+- Updated UMP (User Messaging Platform)
+- New Consent Sync ID – Sync consent settings across apps from the same developer
+- Enhanced PaidEvent – Now includes detailed response info for improved revenue tracking and diagnostics
+
+#### Mediation Networks
+
+All major mediation networks have been upgraded to their latest compatible SDKs, including:
+
+- AppLovin
+- Digital Turbine
+- Facebook Audience Network
+- ironSource
+- Mintegral
+- Pangle
+- Unity Ads
+- Vungle
+
+This ensures optimal fill rates, stability, and compliance across mediation partners.
+
+
+
+--- 
+
+![](images/firebase.png)
+
+### [Firebase](https://airnativeextensions.com/extension/com.distriqt.Firebase)
+
+[v12.0.0](https://github.com/distriqt/ANE-Firebase/releases/tag/v12.0.0)
+
+The Firebase extensions have been updated to the latest Firebase SDKs:
+
+- iOS SDK v12.9.0
+- Android BOM v34.9.0
+
+This release keeps your apps aligned with current Firebase platform changes while adding important authentication improvements.
+
+#### Updates 
+- Added `verifyBeforeUpdateEmail`
+- Deprecated `updateEmail`
+- Updates across Auth, Crashlytics, Firestore, Database, Performance, RemoteConfig, and Storage
+
+
+--- 
+
+![](images/google.png)
+
+### [GoogleIdentity](https://airnativeextensions.com/extension/com.distriqt.GoogleIdentity)
+
+[v8.1.0](https://github.com/distriqt/ANE-GoogleIdentity/releases/tag/v8.1.0)
+
+The GoogleIdentity extension now supports the latest Google Identity SDKs:
+- Android Google Identity SDK v1.2.0
+- iOS Google Sign-In SDK v9.1.0
+
+Ensuring continued compatibility with modern Google authentication flows.
+
+
+---
+
+![](images/adobeair.png)
+
+## Further Information
+
+As always, thank you for your continued support of distriqt and the AIR developer community.
+Your feedback and contributions help us keep these extensions up to date and running smoothly across platforms.
+
+- For full documentation and setup guides, visit [docs.airnativeextensions.com](https://docs.airnativeextensions.com)
+- Join the AIR community discussions and get support at [github](https://github.com/airsdk/Adobe-Runtime-Support/) 
+- Publicly available extensions at [airnativeextensions](https://github.com/airnativeextensions)
+- [Support](https://github.com/sponsors/marchbold) my ongoing involvement in the community 
+
+Stay tuned for more updates next month!