From c052babf29721ad55993124db47ba1f28fbf9095 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2026 09:19:59 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] docs: add September 2026 newsletter draft --- news/2026-09-01-september-news.md | 73 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 73 insertions(+) create mode 100644 news/2026-09-01-september-news.md diff --git a/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md b/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..43c91a09b00 --- /dev/null +++ b/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ +--- +slug: 2026-09 +title: September 2026 +description: September 2026 Extension Updates +image: images/price-reduction.png +authors: [ marchbold ] +tags: [newsletter, googleplayservices, admob, pricing] +--- + +# September 2026 + +> Making AIR development more accessible than ever with a massive price reduction across our packages, alongside key updates to the Google Play Services ecosystem. + +## Key Focus + +- **Major Price Reduction:** Significant price cuts across our subscription packages, making the entire suite of distriqt extensions highly affordable. +- **Google Play Services Update:** Essential SDK updates, including AdMob v25.4.0 integration. +- **SwiftUI Integration Fixes:** Resolved underlying linkage conflicts for iOS targets utilising Firebase Core. + +## News & Announcements + +### [Major Price Reduction](https://docs.airnativeextensions.com/news/2026/08/25/price-reduction) + +![](images/price-reduction.png) + +We are incredibly excited to announce a major pricing restructuring designed to make our tools more accessible and support the ongoing growth of the AIR developer community. We have lowered package rates across the board: the all-inclusive Master Collection is now available for just USD $200 (a reduction of USD $200), and both the Game Development Tools and Monetisation packages have been reduced to USD $150. This update represents our investment in the long-term health, vitality, and innovation of the ecosystem. + +**Actionable steps:** +- **Existing Subscribers:** If you are already subscribed via our new payment provider, the reduced price will apply automatically at your next renewal. Individual extension subscribers can upgrade to a package at any time and receive a prorated credit. +- **Migrate Payment Providers:** If you have not yet moved to our new payment provider, please follow the migration steps on your subscription management page to ensure you receive these discounted rates. + +[Read more...](https://docs.airnativeextensions.com/news/2026/08/25/price-reduction) + +## Important Notices + +:::info +The new discounted pricing is only applicable to subscriptions managed through our new payment provider. If you are still on our legacy system, please migrate as soon as possible via your account dashboard. +::: + +## Extension Updates + +:::note +During August, our primary technical focus was upgrading key Google Play Services dependencies and ensuring consistent linkage across iOS framework targets. +::: + +### Google Play Services `v32.2.0` + +![](images/googleplayservices.png) + +Updates to Google Play Services to keep your Android and iOS applications aligned with the latest SDK requirements, including crucial updates to mobile ads. + +- **Releases:** [v32.2.0](https://github.com/airnativeextensions/ANE-GooglePlayServices/releases/tag/v32.2.0) | [v32.1.5](https://github.com/airnativeextensions/ANE-GooglePlayServices/releases/tag/v32.1.5) +- **Documentation:** [Google Play Services ANE](https://docs.airnativeextensions.com) + +#### Key Changes: +- Updated AdMob SDK to `v25.4.0` in the Android Ads extension (`com.distriqt.playservices.Ads`). +- Fixed a linkage issue in Firebase Core (`fir-core`) to make SwiftUI compilation behaviour consistent with other native extensions on iOS. +- Synchronised transitive dependencies across Firebase and Play Services libraries. + +--- + +![](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 From 50ac235f76fc1badc3f6d930cc3b224c83c33e59 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2026 09:24:45 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] fix(news): added truncate --- news/2026-09-01-september-news.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md b/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md index 43c91a09b00..7f94fcd5930 100644 --- a/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md +++ b/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md @@ -11,12 +11,15 @@ tags: [newsletter, googleplayservices, admob, pricing] > Making AIR development more accessible than ever with a massive price reduction across our packages, alongside key updates to the Google Play Services ecosystem. -## Key Focus +### Key Focus - **Major Price Reduction:** Significant price cuts across our subscription packages, making the entire suite of distriqt extensions highly affordable. - **Google Play Services Update:** Essential SDK updates, including AdMob v25.4.0 integration. - **SwiftUI Integration Fixes:** Resolved underlying linkage conflicts for iOS targets utilising Firebase Core. + + + ## News & Announcements ### [Major Price Reduction](https://docs.airnativeextensions.com/news/2026/08/25/price-reduction) From 4dbe9b98a496cf361e720c1fb2baac9916ec0aa7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2026 09:33:43 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] fix header block formatting Co-authored-by: Copilot Autofix powered by AI <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> --- news/2026-09-01-september-news.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md b/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md index 7f94fcd5930..ac29a313097 100644 --- a/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md +++ b/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md @@ -7,11 +7,11 @@ authors: [ marchbold ] tags: [newsletter, googleplayservices, admob, pricing] --- -# September 2026 +> August Release Update -> Making AIR development more accessible than ever with a massive price reduction across our packages, alongside key updates to the Google Play Services ecosystem. +August focused on making AIR development more accessible than ever with a massive price reduction across our packages, alongside key updates to the Google Play Services ecosystem. -### Key Focus +Key focus: - **Major Price Reduction:** Significant price cuts across our subscription packages, making the entire suite of distriqt extensions highly affordable. - **Google Play Services Update:** Essential SDK updates, including AdMob v25.4.0 integration. From 866aa00b463e382eed513fff1331c12238f1dda4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2026 09:58:56 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] feat(news): updated content --- news/2026-09-01-september-news.md | 53 +++++++++++++++---------------- 1 file changed, 25 insertions(+), 28 deletions(-) diff --git a/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md b/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md index ac29a313097..333e4dff013 100644 --- a/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md +++ b/news/2026-09-01-september-news.md @@ -4,61 +4,58 @@ title: September 2026 description: September 2026 Extension Updates image: images/price-reduction.png authors: [ marchbold ] -tags: [newsletter, googleplayservices, admob, pricing] +tags: [newsletter, googleplayservices, firebase, admob, pricing] --- -> August Release Update +> Major price reductions across all subscription packages make premium AIR tools more accessible, alongside critical compatibility updates for AdMob and iOS SwiftUI linking. -August focused on making AIR development more accessible than ever with a massive price reduction across our packages, alongside key updates to the Google Play Services ecosystem. +This month brings incredibly exciting news for the AIR developer ecosystem with a massive restructuring of our subscription pricing. Alongside these accessibility improvements, we have rolled out updates to Google Play Services to keep your advertising and Firebase integrations running smoothly. Key focus: +- **Major Price Reductions**: Slashing package prices by up to 50% to support community growth and sustainability. +- **AdMob SDK Upgrade**: Updating Google Play Services to target AdMob SDK v25.4.0 on Android. +- **iOS Linkage Fixes**: Resolving SwiftUI linkage conflicts within the Firebase Core dependency. -- **Major Price Reduction:** Significant price cuts across our subscription packages, making the entire suite of distriqt extensions highly affordable. -- **Google Play Services Update:** Essential SDK updates, including AdMob v25.4.0 integration. -- **SwiftUI Integration Fixes:** Resolved underlying linkage conflicts for iOS targets utilising Firebase Core. +:::note Extension Updates +- [GooglePlayServices v32.2.0](https://github.com/airnativeextensions/ANE-GooglePlayServices/releases/tag/v32.2.0) - Updated Android AdMob SDK to v25.4.0 and resolved SwiftUI linking conflicts on iOS. +::: - ## News & Announcements ### [Major Price Reduction](https://docs.airnativeextensions.com/news/2026/08/25/price-reduction) ![](images/price-reduction.png) -We are incredibly excited to announce a major pricing restructuring designed to make our tools more accessible and support the ongoing growth of the AIR developer community. We have lowered package rates across the board: the all-inclusive Master Collection is now available for just USD $200 (a reduction of USD $200), and both the Game Development Tools and Monetisation packages have been reduced to USD $150. This update represents our investment in the long-term health, vitality, and innovation of the ecosystem. +We are thrilled to announce a significant price reduction across our subscription packages to make high-quality native extensions accessible to more developers. Our all-inclusive **Master Collection** package—giving you access to every single extension we offer, now and in the future—has been reduced from USD $400 to just **USD $200**! Additionally, the **Game Development Tools** and **Monetisation** packages have both been reduced to **USD $150**. -**Actionable steps:** -- **Existing Subscribers:** If you are already subscribed via our new payment provider, the reduced price will apply automatically at your next renewal. Individual extension subscribers can upgrade to a package at any time and receive a prorated credit. -- **Migrate Payment Providers:** If you have not yet moved to our new payment provider, please follow the migration steps on your subscription management page to ensure you receive these discounted rates. +These changes represent a direct investment in the long-term health and growth of the AIR runtime and its developer community. Lowering these barriers allows teams to maintain existing projects more affordably and encourages new creators to experiment and build with AIR. -[Read more...](https://docs.airnativeextensions.com/news/2026/08/25/price-reduction) +If you are currently subscribed: +* **Active Subscribers**: If you already subscribe via our new payment provider, the reduced pricing will automatically apply to your next scheduled renewal. +* **Upgrading & Migrating**: If you still have individual extension licenses or use our older payment provider, you can easily upgrade to a unified package on your subscription page, applying any remaining balance as credit. -## Important Notices +[Read the full announcement here.](https://docs.airnativeextensions.com/news/2026/08/25/price-reduction) -:::info -The new discounted pricing is only applicable to subscriptions managed through our new payment provider. If you are still on our legacy system, please migrate as soon as possible via your account dashboard. -::: ## Extension Updates -:::note -During August, our primary technical focus was upgrading key Google Play Services dependencies and ensuring consistent linkage across iOS framework targets. -::: - -### Google Play Services `v32.2.0` +--- ![](images/googleplayservices.png) -Updates to Google Play Services to keep your Android and iOS applications aligned with the latest SDK requirements, including crucial updates to mobile ads. +### GooglePlayServices + +The Google Play Services ANE has received updates to improve native dependency management across both Android and iOS platforms. + +* [Release v32.2.0](https://github.com/airnativeextensions/ANE-GooglePlayServices/releases/tag/v32.2.0) +* [Release v32.1.5](https://github.com/airnativeextensions/ANE-GooglePlayServices/releases/tag/v32.1.5) -- **Releases:** [v32.2.0](https://github.com/airnativeextensions/ANE-GooglePlayServices/releases/tag/v32.2.0) | [v32.1.5](https://github.com/airnativeextensions/ANE-GooglePlayServices/releases/tag/v32.1.5) -- **Documentation:** [Google Play Services ANE](https://docs.airnativeextensions.com) +#### Updates -#### Key Changes: -- Updated AdMob SDK to `v25.4.0` in the Android Ads extension (`com.distriqt.playservices.Ads`). -- Fixed a linkage issue in Firebase Core (`fir-core`) to make SwiftUI compilation behaviour consistent with other native extensions on iOS. -- Synchronised transitive dependencies across Firebase and Play Services libraries. +- **AdMob SDK v25.4.0**: Upgraded the underlying Android Ads library dependency to the latest robust release. +- **SwiftUI Linkage Fix**: Resolved SwiftUI linking issues within the Firebase Core (`fir-core`) component on iOS to align consistently with other modern Swift-based extensions. ---