22 January, 2015

Google : Android SDKs available on DVD For Offline Use

I am really happy to see this post online and I just want to share also with you this good news.

Now more than ever, Google is focusing on getting more of their products into the hands of users in developing markets. Take for example, Android One. The program is based on getting sub-$150 handsets to people in the world who wouldn't normally have access to them, let alone be able to afford them. With the expansion of Android One around the world, there are going to be more developers wanting to make products using the Android SDK.



Android SDK DVD Online

Sure, the SDK is available online, but what happens if you don’t have a trustworthy or fast enough internet connection? Google now has you covered, as they’re releasing the Android SDK and more on DVD.

If you're interested in getting the kit for yourself, simply get in contact with your local Google Developer Group. They'll ship you a kit that includes a total of 30GB worth of information, including YouTube videos, Cloud Platform documentation, and much more. Here’s the list of everything that’s included in kit:


Google making the Android SDK available for offline use is absolutely a step in the right direction, as more and more developers in regions with slower internet or low data caps will need access to it in the future. Now it should be pretty easy for people all around the world to get their hands on the SDK.

18 January, 2015

OpenID 2.0 for Google Accounts is going away in April 2015

What is OpenID Connect?

OpenID Connect 1.0 is a simple identity layer on top of the OAuth 2.0 protocol. It allows Clients to verify the identity of the End-User based on the authentication performed by an Authorization Server, as well as to obtain basic profile information about the End-User in an interoperable and REST-like manner.

OpenID Connect allows clients of all types, including Web-based, mobile, and JavaScript clients, to request and receive information about authenticated sessions and end-users. The specification suite is extensible, allowing participants to use optional features such as encryption of identity data, discovery of OpenID Providers, and session management, when it makes sense for them.

OpenID 2.0 (Migration)

Google has deprecated OpenID 2.0 and will shut it down after a migration period. If your app uses OpenID 2.0, the userinfo endpoint, or OAuth 2.0 login (early version), you should migrate your app by the deadlines given in the migration timetable.

If you are looking for documentation for web applications that use the deprecated OpenID 2.0 for Google login, see OpenID 2.0 (Deprecated). For information about using the deprecated OpenID 2.0 authentication with Google Apps (hosted) accounts, see OpenID API for Google Apps accounts (Deprecated).

To get help on Stack Overflow with migrating your OpenID 2.0 app, tag your questions with 'google-openid'.

Question on Meta Stack Exchange:


OpenID is Going Away Notice

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