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Posted by Robbie McLachlan - Developer Marketing In our latest #WeArePlay stories, we meet the founders building apps and games that power entrepreneurs and business owners around the world. From digitizing finances for micro-merchants in Bogotá to modernizing barbershops in New York, they are solving real-world challenges with intuitive apps. Here are a few of our favorites: Lluís and Man Hei’s app Treinta saves microbusiness owners 30 minutes a day by digitizing their sales, inventory, and cash flow. Lluís Cañadell and Man Hei Lou, co-founders of Treinta Bogotá, Colombia After meeting at university, Lluís and Man Hei reunited to launch Treinta , an app inspired by Lluís’ experience with small businesses across Latin America. Named after the Spanish word for '30,' it helps microbusiness owners save at least 30 minutes a day by digitizing tasks like inventory, sales tracking, and cash flow management. With a recent expansion into the U.S. and upcoming AI tools, they are on track to reach their goal of 100,000 premium members by 2026. Ying, Yong, Steve, and Oswald’s app Glints uses AI-powered recommendations to make hiring talent quick and easy. Seah, Yong, Steve, and Oswald, co-founders of Glints Singapore, Singapore High school friends Ying, Yong, Steve, and Oswald bonded over a shared vision to use technology for good, which led them to create Glints . What began as an internship portal in Singapore evolved into a dynamic hiring app after they saw an opportunity to tackle underemployment among young people in Indonesia. The app streamlines the job search with AI-powered recommendations and direct chat features, creating new career opportunities and helping companies find top talent. Their goal is to expand into more cities and become Indonesia's leading career app. Dave and Songe’s app SQUIRE helps barbers manage and grow their business with an all-in-one platform. Dave and Songe, co-founders of SQUIRE New York, USA Former lawyer Songe and finance expert Dave saw an opportunity to modernize the cash-reliant barbershop industry. With no prior experience, they took over a struggling Manhattan barbershop while developing SQUIRE . The app, which initially focused on appointment scheduling and digital payments, has since evolved into a complete management platform with Point of Sale, inventory tracking, and analytics — helping barbers run their businesses more efficiently. Now, they're adding more customization options and plan to expand SQUIRE's capabilities to continue elevating the modern barbershop experience. Discover other inspiring app and game founders featured in #WeArePlay .
Mishka Katkoff and Phil Black are leaving the Nordic cradle for the sunlit chaos of Greece and Cyprus. Here’s why two game consultants traded comfort for motion, and what they’re taking with them.
Announcing the general availability release of Firestore with MongoDB compatibility
Posted by Suzanne Frey – VP, Product, Trust & Growth for Android You shouldn’t have to choose between open and secure. By engineering security into the core part of the OS, Android has proven that you can have both, and we continue taking new steps in that direction. As new threats emerge, we’ve continued to evolve our defenses. Following recent attacks, including those targeting people's financial data on their phones, we've worked to increase developer accountability to prevent abuse. We’ve seen how malicious actors hide behind anonymity to harm users by impersonating developers and using their brand image to create convincing fake apps. The scale of this threat is significant: our recent analysis found over 50 times more malware from internet-sideloaded sources than on apps available through Google Play. To better protect users from repeat bad actors spreading malware and scams, we're adding another layer of security to make installing apps safer for everyone: developer verification . Starting next year, Android will require all apps to be registered by verified developers in order to be installed by users on certified Android devices . This creates crucial accountability, making it much harder for malicious actors to quickly distribute another harmful app after we take the first one down. Think of it like an ID check at the airport, which confirms a traveler's identity but is separate from the security screening of their bags; we will be confirming who the developer is, not reviewing the content of their app or where it came from. This change will start in a few select countries specifically impacted by these forms of fraudulent app scams, often from repeat perpetrators. Since we implemented verification requirements on Google Play in 2023, we have seen firsthand how helpful developer identification is in stopping bad actors from exploiting anonymity to distribute malware, commit financial fraud, and steal sensitive data. Bringing a similar process to Android more broadly will provide a consistent, common sense baseline of developer accountability across the ecosystem . In early discussions about this initiative, we've been encouraged by the supportive initial feedback we've received. In Brazil, the Brazilian Federation of Banks (FEBRABAN) sees it as a “significant advancement in protecting users and encouraging accountability.” This support extends to governments as well, with Indonesia's Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs praising it for providing a “balanced approach” that protects users while keeping Android open. Similarly, Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society sees it as a “positive and proactive measure” that aligns with their national digital safety policies. And partners like the Developer’s Alliance have called this a “critical step” for ensuring “trust, accountability, and security” across the entire ecosystem. To make this process as streamlined as possible, we are building a new Android Developer Console just for developers who only distribute outside of Google Play, so they can easily complete their verification; get an early look at how it works . A note for student and hobbyist developers: we know your needs are different from commercial developers, so we’re creating a separate type of Android Developer Console account for you. If you distribute apps on Google Play, you’ve likely already met these verification requirements through the existing Play Console process. You can find more information about how these requirements apply to you in our guides . To be clear, developers will have the same freedom to distribute their apps directly to users through sideloading or to use any app store they prefer. We believe this is how an open system should work—by preserving choice while enhancing security for everyone. Android continues to show that with the right design and security principles, open and secure can go hand in hand. For more details on the specific requirements, visit our website . We'll share more information in the coming months. Timeline and how to prepare To help you get ready, we encourage all developers who distribute apps on certified Android devices to sign up for early access. This is the best way to prepare and stay informed. Early participants will also get: An invitation to an exclusive community discussion forum. Priority support for these new requirements. The chance to provide feedback and help us shape the experience. Sign up for early access now ( Update 4/21/2026: Early access is closed and verification is open to all developers .) Here is the timeline to help you plan: October 2025: Early access begins. Invitations will be sent out gradually. March 2026: Verification opens for all developers. September 2026: These requirements go into effect in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. At this point, any app installed on a certified Android device in these regions must be registered by a verified developer. 2027 and beyond: We will continue to roll out these requirements globally.
What makes you come back to an app every single day? Obviously, it’s not just streaks. Explore how top consumer apps are borrowing from the game design playbook to turn downloads into daily rituals.
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