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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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Business/2026-04-11Beginner

Monetizing a Rork App: Ad Pacing, Paywall Timing, and What Actually Moved Revenue

Adding ads and subscriptions to a Rork-generated app, rebuilt from the implementation up. Interstitial frequency control, when to show the paywall, and the review items that actually held up my submission — with working code.

Business/2026-04-09Intermediate

Why a16z Invested in Rork: The Future of AI-Native Indie Development

Understand why a16z backed Rork and what it means for indie developers. A deep dive into Rork's business philosophy and a practical roadmap for building profitable AI-native apps.

Rork Dev/2026-04-08Advanced

Rork × Turborepo Monorepo Architecture: Managing Shared Code and Type-Safe Libraries Across Multiple Apps

Learn how to manage multiple Rork/Expo apps with Turborepo in a single monorepo. This guide covers shared component libraries, common type definitions, custom hooks, and utility functions — helping you move faster with higher code quality across all your apps.

App Dev/2026-04-06Intermediate

Rork App Monetization Complete Strategy: Building Revenue from Zero with AdMob, Subscriptions, and In-App Purchases

A complete guide to monetizing apps built with Rork. Covers AdMob ad design, subscription setup, and in-app purchases — with practical insights from an indie developer generating over ¥1M/month. Full content, free.

Business/2026-03-26Beginner

The No-Code × AI App Market in 2026 — Where Can a Solo Developer Actually Stand?

From market projections to Rork's $15M seed in April 2026 and the two distribution deadlines landing in September — a look at where indie developers can actually stand, down to what you can move this month.