# App Distribution Published articles for App Distribution. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## What's new in Firebase at Cloud Next 2025 DevFeed: [What's new in Firebase at Cloud Next 2025]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Kristen Richards; Andrea Wu Published: 2025-04-09T06:07:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Cloud](), [Genkit](), [Next.js](), [Testing]() Tags: [2025](), [ai](), [ai-logic](), [android](), [angular](), [app-distribution](), [app-hosting](), [cloud-next](), [firebase](), [firebase-studio](), [flaky](), [gemini](), [genkit](), [go](), [graphql](), [ios](), [launch](), [next-js](), [postgresql](), [python](), [react](), [react-native](), [sql-connect](), [updates](), [vertex-ai]() ### AI overview Firebase announces product updates at Cloud Next 2025, including Firebase Studio, an App Testing agent, expanded Genkit language support, Vertex AI integrations, and general availability for Data Connect and App Hosting. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Introducing the AI-Powered App Testing Agent DevFeed: [Introducing the AI-Powered App Testing Agent]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Lee Kellogg Published: 2025-04-09T06:05:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Testing](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [App]() Tags: [ai](), [android](), [app-distribution](), [cloud-next](), [firebase](), [gemini](), [launch](), [testing](), [tutorials](), [updates]() ### AI overview Firebase introduces a preview of the App Testing agent, a Gemini-powered feature in App Distribution that generates, manages, and executes functional and UI tests from natural-language goals. It can test apps across physical and virtual devices and provide test results. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Firebase at I/O Connect 2024 DevFeed: [Firebase at I/O Connect 2024]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Andrea Wu Published: 2024-09-27T06:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Genkit](), [observability](), [telemetry](), [Testing](), [Generative AI](), [Google]() Tags: [ai](), [app-distribution](), [community](), [firebase](), [generative-ai](), [genkit](), [google-i-o](), [launch](), [news](), [observability](), [performance-monitoring](), [telemetry](), [testing](), [updates]() ### AI overview The Firebase team reports on its participation in regional I/O Connect events in Berlin, Bengaluru, and Beijing. The article announces Firebase AI Monitoring in private preview, an AI Testing Agent in early access preview through Firebase App Distribution, and the I/O Crossword project. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Firebase App Distribution Introduces Automated Tester (Beta) DevFeed: [Firebase App Distribution Introduces Automated Tester (Beta)]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Radhika Advani Published: 2024-02-21T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Smoke Tests](), [Android](), [Testing]() Tags: [android](), [announce](), [apk](), [app-distribution](), [app-quality](), [automated](), [best-practices](), [distribution](), [firebase](), [firebase-cli](), [test-lab]() ### AI overview Firebase App Distribution introduces Automated Tester (Beta), which runs automated smoke tests on Android app builds across selected devices and API levels. Results include reports with screenshots, video recordings, and issues, with Test Lab rates applying after the daily no-cost cap. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Firebase announces its first Demo Day with 10 demos and technical resources DevFeed: [Firebase announces its first Demo Day with 10 demos and technical resources]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Annum Munir Published: 2023-11-08T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Development](), [Google](), [Flutter](), [Artificial Intelligence]() Tags: [ai](), [android](), [app-distribution](), [authentication](), [cloud-functions](), [cloud-storage](), [crashlytics](), [demo](), [demo-day](), [development](), [event](), [extensions](), [firebase](), [firestore](), [flutter](), [google](), [google-analytics](), [ios](), [kotlin](), [launch](), [palm](), [project-idx](), [python](), [remote-config](), [swift](), [terraform](), [web](), [windows]() ### AI overview Firebase announces its first Demo Day, releasing 10 prerecorded videos and technical resources covering app development, AI workflows, Flutter and Project IDX integrations, security, infrastructure, and Firebase console updates. ### Source excerpt After sharing tons of teasers and behind-the-scenes footage over the past few weeks, we're excited to announce that our very first Demo Day is finally here! ## Get Actionable Feedback From Your Android Testers With App Distribution DevFeed: [Get Actionable Feedback From Your Android Testers With App Distribution]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Lee Kellogg Published: 2023-09-21T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Android](), [Development]() Tags: [android](), [app-development](), [app-distribution](), [bug](), [compose](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [sdk](), [testing](), [tutorials]() ### AI overview This tutorial explains how to use Firebase App Distribution's In-app Feedback feature for Android pre-release apps. Testers can submit feedback with screenshots and app-release details, while developers can review it in the Firebase console or send it to other tools. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Firebase updates announced at Google I/O 2023 include PaLM API Extensions and full-stack development improvements DevFeed: [Firebase updates announced at Google I/O 2023 include PaLM API Extensions and full-stack development improvements]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Dmitry Lyalin Published: 2023-05-10T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Google](), [Extension](), [Generative AI](), [PaLM API](), [Firestore](), [Development](), [Serverless]() Tags: [ai](), [android](), [app-check](), [app-distribution](), [astro](), [cloud-functions](), [crashlytics](), [extension](), [extensions](), [firebase](), [firestore](), [flutter](), [full-stack-development](), [generative-ai](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [ios](), [launch](), [palm](), [palm-api](), [performance-monitoring](), [python](), [remote-config](), [serverless](), [svelte](), [terraform](), [updates](), [vue](), [web]() ### AI overview Firebase announces Google I/O 2023 updates including new generative AI Extensions powered by the PaLM API, a preview of the Chatbot with PaLM API extension, and improvements intended to simplify full-stack development. ### Source excerpt Everything we shipped! From AI Extensions to launches that simplify full stack development ## App Distribution graduates to General Availability DevFeed: [App Distribution graduates to General Availability]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Rachel Collins Published: 2022-09-29T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [releases](), [Testing](), [Access Control](), [API](), [CSV]() Tags: [access-control](), [api](), [app-distribution](), [distribution](), [firebase](), [launch](), [product](), [release](), [testing]() ### AI overview Firebase App Distribution is now Generally Available, with features for managing testers and groups, controlling release access, and automating pre-release testing workflows. The article also describes bulk tester management through the Firebase console, API, and CSV imports. ### Source excerpt The App Distribution team has introduced powerful features like bulk tester management, release links, in-app alerts and more! ## What's new from Firebase at Google I/O 2022 DevFeed: [What's new from Firebase at Google I/O 2022]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Tyler Crowe Published: 2022-05-11T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Extension](), [Google](), [App](), [Development]() Tags: [android](), [app-check](), [app-development](), [app-distribution](), [apps](), [crashlytics](), [emulator-suite](), [extension](), [extensions](), [firebase](), [flutter](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [hosting](), [ios](), [news](), [performance-monitoring](), [swift](), [updates](), [web]() ### AI overview Firebase announces updates presented at Google I/O 2022, including Extension events, third-party extensions, and integrations intended to support app development and customization. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Automate your pre-release testing with the App Distribution REST API DevFeed: [Automate your pre-release testing with the App Distribution REST API]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Liat Berry; Lee Kellogg Published: 2021-11-08T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [REST API](), [Testing]() Tags: [api](), [app-distribution](), [firebase](), [launch](), [rest](), [rest-api](), [testing](), [tutorials]() ### AI overview This tutorial explains how to use the Firebase App Distribution REST API to automate tester access, release distribution, release-note updates, and auditing for pre-release Android and iOS app builds. It demonstrates authenticating with the API, using tester endpoints in employee onboarding and offboarding workflows, and building custom integrations. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## App Distribution Adds Support to Android App Bundles DevFeed: [App Distribution Adds Support to Android App Bundles]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Liat Berry Published: 2021-05-19T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Android](), [Firebase](), [Google](), [releases]() Tags: [android](), [app-distribution](), [firebase](), [google-play](), [launch](), [news](), [releases](), [updates]() ### AI overview Firebase App Distribution adds support for Android App Bundles (AAB). The feature uses Google Play internal app sharing to process uploaded AABs and serve APKs optimized for testers' device configurations. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## What's new from Firebase at Google I/O 2021 DevFeed: [What's new from Firebase at Google I/O 2021]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Kristen Richards Published: 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Emulator](), [Google](), [Command-line interface](), [Cloud Functions](), [Authentication](), [Android]() Tags: [a-b-testing](), [android](), [app-check](), [app-distribution](), [cli](), [cloud](), [cloud-functions](), [crashlytics](), [emulator-suite](), [extensions](), [firebase](), [firebase-cli](), [games](), [google](), [google-i-o](), [google-i-o-2021](), [launch](), [news](), [performance-monitoring](), [personalization](), [pre-release](), [remote-config](), [testing](), [tutorials](), [updates](), [web]() ### AI overview Firebase announces updates presented at Google I/O 2021, including a Storage Emulator for the Emulator Suite and Android App Bundle support in Firebase App Distribution. The updates target app development, testing, backend emulation, and user experience. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## New Improvements to App Distribution since Beta Launch DevFeed: [New Improvements to App Distribution since Beta Launch]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Alex Singer Published: 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Android](), [iOS](), [Back end](), [ci](), [SDK](), [Development]() Tags: [android](), [app-distribution](), [backend](), [ci](), [fastlane](), [firebase](), [ios](), [news](), [sdk](), [updates]() ### AI overview Firebase describes updates to App Distribution since its beta launch, including release search, iOS in-app build alerts, faster downloads, and a rewritten fastlane plugin for easier CI setup. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Automating Android App Distribution with Firebase App Distribution, GitHub Actions, and Fastlane DevFeed: [Automating Android App Distribution with Firebase App Distribution, GitHub Actions, and Fastlane]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Shreyas Patil Published: 2020-10-21T05:33:17Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Shreyas Patil's Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [GitHub Actions](), [Android](), [Application Development]() Tags: [android](), [app-distribution](), [ci](), [fastlane](), [firebase](), [github](), [github-actions](), [testing]() ### AI overview A step-by-step tutorial for automating distribution of Android pre-release builds to testers or QA teams using Firebase App Distribution, GitHub Actions CI, and Fastlane. ### Source excerpt Step-by-step guide to automating Android app distribution with Firebase App Distribution, GitHub Actions, and Fastlane for faster QA cycles. ## How Twitter is using the new iOS SDK from Firebase App Distribution DevFeed: [How Twitter is using the new iOS SDK from Firebase App Distribution]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Alex Singer Published: 2020-09-30T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [iOS](), [SDK]() Tags: [app-distribution](), [case-study](), [crashlytics](), [fabric](), [firebase](), [ios](), [news](), [sdk](), [updates]() ### AI overview The article explains how Twitter uses the Firebase App Distribution iOS SDK in nightly builds to help testers receive and install updated app versions directly within the test app. It also describes how the SDK reduces reliance on email notifications and supports a customizable testing experience. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## What's new at Firebase Summit 2019 DevFeed: [What's new at Firebase Summit 2019]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Francis Ma Published: 2019-09-26T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Mobile](), [Web](), [Google Cloud Platform (GCP)]() Tags: [android](), [app-distribution](), [app-quality](), [cloud-messaging](), [community](), [emulator-suite](), [extensions](), [fabric](), [fastlane](), [firebase](), [firebase-cli](), [firebase-summit](), [google-analytics](), [ios](), [machine-learning](), [mobile](), [news](), [open-source](), [predictions](), [react](), [react-native](), [realtime-database](), [remote-config](), [sdks](), [security-rules](), [test-lab](), [unity](), [updates](), [web]() ### AI overview Firebase Summit 2019 updates introduced Firebase Extensions, open-source bundles that automate common app development tasks, and expanded the Firebase Emulator Suite with hot reloading for Security Rules and broader client and server-side SDK support. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Automating OS X app test build distribution across multiple OS versions DevFeed: [Automating OS X app test build distribution across multiple OS versions]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Fraser Hess Published: 2013-12-17T18:21:08Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Cocoa Is My Girlfriend]() Topics: [Testing](), [Mac Mini](), [Xcode](), [ide]() Tags: [app-distribution](), [apple](), [build](), [developers](), [development-environment](), [local](), [mac](), [ssd](), [sync](), [testing]() ### AI overview The article describes a Mac-based setup for testing OS X applications across multiple OS X versions. It uses a Mac mini running VMware Fusion virtual machines, an SSD to improve performance, and scripted Xcode build distribution synchronized across the test environments. ### Source excerpt With Apple now shipping OS X upgrades every 12-15 months, Mac developers are very quickly finding themselves supporting their apps on multiple OS X versions. Until recently, my approach to testing on multiple OS X versions involved partitioning an external USB drive and installing the OS X versions onto it and booting off the partitions [...]