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PLAY — Google Play's target API level 36 requirement took effect yesterday, August 31. From today, new apps and updates must target Android 16VISIBILITY — Apps still on API 35 stay listed but disappear for users on newer Android versions. No error is raised; new installs simply fade, which makes the change easy to missEXTENSION — If you missed the deadline, an extension through November 1, 2026 can be requested in Play Console — best filed alongside a concrete migration planAPPLE — On the Apple side, the event lands September 9 and iOS 27 is reported to ship September 14. Testing generated apps on iOS 27 hardware before release week is time well spentEXPO — Expo released expo-paste-input on August 28, a native module that brings image, GIF, and sticker paste to React Native TextInputEAS — EAS Observe reached general availability on August 20, putting crash and performance monitoring on the same EAS platform as builds and updatesPLAY — Google Play's target API level 36 requirement took effect yesterday, August 31. From today, new apps and updates must target Android 16VISIBILITY — Apps still on API 35 stay listed but disappear for users on newer Android versions. No error is raised; new installs simply fade, which makes the change easy to missEXTENSION — If you missed the deadline, an extension through November 1, 2026 can be requested in Play Console — best filed alongside a concrete migration planAPPLE — On the Apple side, the event lands September 9 and iOS 27 is reported to ship September 14. Testing generated apps on iOS 27 hardware before release week is time well spentEXPO — Expo released expo-paste-input on August 28, a native module that brings image, GIF, and sticker paste to React Native TextInputEAS — EAS Observe reached general availability on August 20, putting crash and performance monitoring on the same EAS platform as builds and updates
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Rork Dev/2026-05-06Intermediate

Adding Expo Dev Client to Your Rork App

The moment you add react-native-mmkv or RevenueCat to a Rork app, Expo Go stops launching it. Here's how to set up Expo Dev Client (a custom development build) and the three pitfalls I've actually walked into.

Rork Dev/2026-05-02Intermediate

Adding Native Modules to Rork-Generated Apps: A Practical Guide to Expo Prebuild

When your Rork prototype needs a native SDK or custom module, Expo Prebuild is the bridge to production. This practical guide walks through the limits of Managed Workflow and the actual commands for moving toward Bare Workflow.

Rork Dev/2026-04-28Advanced

Implementing Screen Time Control Apps with Rork Max — Family Controls / DeviceActivity / ManagedSettings

A complete walkthrough for shipping a Screen Time-style app with Rork Max — covering Family Controls authorization, DeviceActivity scheduling, and ManagedSettings shielding via custom native modules and a DeviceActivityMonitor extension.

Rork Dev/2026-04-08Advanced

Rork Max + EAS Build Custom Native Module Errors: Complete Fix Guide

Comprehensive guide to fixing EAS Build errors when adding custom native modules to Rork Max apps. Covers Config Plugin creation, iOS Podfile conflicts, Android Gradle errors, Hermes compatibility, and native initialization issues.

Rork Dev/2026-03-27Advanced

Rork Max × Expo Modules API: Building and Distributing Custom Native Modules

Learn how to design, implement, test, and publish custom native modules using the Expo Modules API. Extend Rork Max with platform-specific features using Swift and Kotlin.