Polygon Geofencing Posted on 30 Sep 11:42 , 0 comments

The Background Geolocation SDK now includes support for Polygon Geofencing.

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Android 14 Support Posted on 30 Sep 11:40 , 0 comments

The Background Geolocation SDK now includes support for Android 14

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Huawei HMS Support for the Background Geolocation SDK Posted on 2 Apr 13:01 , 0 comments

In 2019, Google suspended support for its Google Play Services API from Huawei Inc. Since the Background Geolocation SDK relies upon Google Play Services APIs, this action prevented the SDK from operating on newer Huawei Devices.

Today, with new tooling finally available from Huawei, Transistor Software’s Background Geolocation SDK now includes support for Huawei HMS on those devices which do not include Google Play Services.

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New Google Play Console Guidelines for "Sensitive app permissions" Posted on 29 Oct 11:31 , 0 comments

Google Play Console has introduced new guidelines for “Sensitive app permission”, such as android.permission.BACKGROUND_LOCATION, which the Background Geolocation SDK automatically adds to your app’s AndroidManifest. While submitting your app recently, you may find your app being rejected by Google Play Console.

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iOS 14 / Android 11 Support Posted on 31 Aug 20:59 , 0 comments

The Background Geolocation SDK for React Native v3.9.0, Cordova v3.9.0 and Flutter v1.10.0 now includes support for iOS 14 and Android 11.

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CoronaTrace: Contact-tracing App Posted on 28 Mar 13:12 , 0 comments

iOS 13 and Android Q support. Posted on 31 Aug 11:39 , 0 comments

Android Q and iOS 13 support is available now for the Background Geolocation SDK.

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Background Geolocation v3 Posted on 16 May 12:36 , 0 comments

Version 3 of the Background Geolocation SDK for Cordova, React Native (v1 for Flutter version) is a significant refactor of the SDK’s Android Service architecture.

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[New Feature] Typescript API Posted on 19 Oct 16:51 , 0 comments

The Background Geolocation SDK for both Cordova and React Native now provides its own comprehensive Typescript API.

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[New Feature] Firebase Adapter Posted on 19 Oct 10:18 , 0 comments

The Background Geolocation SDK for Cordova and React Native now supports syncing with Firebase (currently only Firestore).

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