diff --git a/index.md b/index.md index f1c7666..dcb6873 100644 --- a/index.md +++ b/index.md @@ -26,8 +26,9 @@ We have a Discord server for discussion. Click [here](https://discord.gg/hH59SPK ## Social media and github -We are on [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aosp-devs/) -and we have a [github account](https://github.com/aosp-devs). Feel free to follow! +We are on [Linkedin (@aosp-devs)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aosp-devs/), +on [mastodon (@aosp_devs)](https://androiddev.social/@aosp_devs), +and we have a [github account (@aosp-devs)](https://github.com/aosp-devs). Feel free to follow! ## Meetings @@ -43,11 +44,10 @@ To see the archives of past meetings, go to [https://aospandaaos.github.io/](htt ### Android Open Source Project at FOSDEM 2026 -We are joining forces with the [FOSS on Mobile](https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track/foss-on-mobile/) +We have joined forces with the [FOSS on Mobile](https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track/foss-on-mobile/) devroom to host a range of presentations on AOSP, Automotive, booting, as well as many other mobile topics. -Now is your chance to be part of the conversation. -The [CfP](https://lists.fosdem.org/pipermail/fosdem/2025q4/003687.html) is out, but please be quick because it closes on 1st December (at 23:59 UTC). -We look forward to hearing from you. +There was a full day with 21 talks and a lot of different speakers. +Recordings are available on the FOSDEM website on the individual talk pages. ### Android Open Source Project devroom at FOSDEM 2025 diff --git a/newsletter.md b/newsletter.md index b0d3941..50817fa 100644 --- a/newsletter.md +++ b/newsletter.md @@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ layout: default List of all published newsletters (latest at the top): +[2026 January Newsletter](newsletter/2026-january.html) + [2025 December Newsletter](newsletter/2025-december.html) [2025 November Newsletter](newsletter/2025-november.html) diff --git a/newsletter/2026-january.md b/newsletter/2026-january.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a89839d --- /dev/null +++ b/newsletter/2026-january.md @@ -0,0 +1,133 @@ +--- +layout: default +--- + +# aosp-devs.org January newsletter + +Welcome to the thirteenth aosp-devs newsletter, keeping you up to date with +things happening in the AOSP developer community. + +It's not too late. Actually, it's quite timely, since on the weekend there was FOSDEM +fulltime. + + +## FOSDEM'26 - FOSS on Mobile devroom + +We joined the [FOSS on Mobile devroom](https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track/foss-on-mobile/) +and it was amazing. A full day of talks and the room was full nearly all the time. +The recordings are already on air on the schedule and talk pages. + + +## AOSP and AAOS Meetup + +And three days before FOSDEM there was also the +[AOSP and AAOS January Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/the-aosp-and-aaos-meetup/events/312079993/) with +two talks: + +* Keeping Android up to date when the OEM fails to - Michael Zimmermann, [7/LAB](https://sevenlab.de/) +* Debugging Android OS at Scale: AI-Powered Log Analysis - Varun Chitre, [logcat.ai](https://logcat.ai/) + +You can find recordings on [this page](https://aospandaaos.github.io/meetup.html). + + +## No Q1 and Q3 Android release + +On January 6 the following note has appeared on the +[source.android.com](https://source.android.com). + +> Effective in 2026, to align with our trunk stable development model and +> ensure platform stability for the ecosystem, we will publish source code to +> AOSP in Q2 and Q4. + +Again covered by Mishaal Rahman on Android Authority: +[Breaking: Google will now only release Android source code twice a year](https://www.androidauthority.com/aosp-source-code-schedule-3630018/) + + +## Mishaal Rahman + +But sadly, this will be the last blogpost by Mishaal on Android Authority + +> Some personal news: +> +> This is my last day at Android Authority, and it also marks the end of my time posting Android news! +> +> I've spent the past 10 years writing about Android, and I've enjoyed every +> moment of it. What began as a hobby in college — tinkering with custom ROMs +> and modding my phone — turned into a long career, one totally disconnected +> from my degree in Biomedical Engineering. + +[Source on mastodon](https://androiddev.social/@MishaalRahman/115895029778616603) + +Thanks for all the news coverage about Android in the last years! + + +## Additional notes on Discord + +New Blogpost: +[Building Apps for Cars in 2026: Android Auto, AAOS, and Vehicle Data APIs](https://medium.com/paradox-cat-tech-hub/building-apps-for-cars-in-2026-android-auto-aaos-and-vehicle-data-apis-ac627ba9fc8e) + +New Blogpost: +[Why AOSP teams should bring-up a virtual device](https://emulatorfarm.com/blog/2026-02-05/why-aosp-teams-should-bring-up-a-virtual-device) + +There is a tool to convert from cmake, meson, gn to Android.bp files semi-automatic. +See [ninja-to-soong](https://github.com/rjodinchr/ninja-to-soong): +[Discussion on Discord](https://discord.com/channels/1294292505419841678/1294292505927487510/1467777808536309804) + +The jobs channel on the discord server is used. +There are two job postings in the last days: +[Discussion on Discord](https://discord.com/channels/1294292505419841678/1326281623204794381/1465843188974620754) + +Discussion about a git repository that is missing form the Google git servers: +[Discussion on Discord](https://discord.com/channels/1294292505419841678/1294292505927487510/1465401026495643780) + +How to avoid SELinux neverallow rules: +[Discussion on Discord](https://discord.com/channels/1294292505419841678/1294292505927487510/1460326051514421248) + + +## Upcoming Events + +### AOSP and AAOS Meetup (online) + +* Link: [The AOSP and AAOS March Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/the-aosp-and-aaos-meetup/events/312460202/) +* Date and time: Wednesday, Mar 18 · 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM CET +* Location: online with Jitsi + + +### Open Source Summit India (in-person) + +* Link: [Open Source Summit India](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-summit-india/) +* Date: 16-17 June 2026 +* CFP Closes: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00 AM EST (UTC -5) / 7:30 PM IST (UTC +5:30) +* Location: Mumbai, India + + +### Linux Plumbers Conference (in-person and remote) + +* Link: [LPC 2026 - Overview](https://lpc.events/event/20/) +* Date: Oct 5 – 7, 2026 +* Location: Prague Congress Centre, Prague, Czechia + + +### Open Source Summit Europe (in-person) + +* Link: [Open Source Summit Europe](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-summit-europe/) +* Date: 7-9 October 2026 +* Location: Prague Congress Centre, Prague, Czechia + + +## Past events + + +### AOSP and AAOS January Meetup (online) + +* Link: [The AOSP and AAOS January Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/the-aosp-and-aaos-meetup/events/312079993/) +* Date and time: Wed, Jan 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM CET +* Recordings: [meetups](https://aospandaaos.github.io/meetup.html) + + +### FOSDEM - FOSS on Mobile devroom (in-person) + +* Link: [FOSDEM'26](https://fosdem.org/2026/) +* Date: 31 January & 1 February 2026 +* Location: Brussels, Europe +* Schedule and recordings: [FOSS on mobile devroom](https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track/foss-on-mobile/)