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7/10/2026

Codename One adds CarPlay, sensors, commerce, and video features while keeping open-source core intact
Original: More Surfaces, Same Deal: Cars, Sensors, Commerce, Video And Builds
Short summary
Codename One ships new features expanding beyond phone screens: CarPlay and Android Auto support, cross-platform motion sensors, rich pointer/stylus input, foldable posture awareness, and frame-accurate video. The release also adds a Commerce SDK for IAP validation without taking a revenue cut, a Secrets API, and versioned builds. The post emphasizes keeping paid infrastructure optional and predictable while expanding the open-source core.
- •New CarPlay/Android Auto, motion sensors, rich pointer input, and video features
- •Commerce SDK validates IAP without taking a cut; Secrets API included
- •Versioned builds return with broader community access
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