diff --git a/news/2026-03-01-march-news.md b/news/2026-03-01-march-news.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b594e1ead34 --- /dev/null +++ b/news/2026-03-01-march-news.md @@ -0,0 +1,142 @@ +--- +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. + + + +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! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/news/images/dialog-colour-picker.png b/news/images/dialog-colour-picker.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..44dba6e6324 Binary files /dev/null and b/news/images/dialog-colour-picker.png differ