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App Developer Magazine July 2025

In this month's issue, we spotlight how AI is no longer optional for developers looking to stay competitive. Our cover story, 20 AI tools every developer should be using right now, explores the essential AI tools reshaping productivity, coding expertise, and app innovation. From automating workflows to accelerating debugging, this roundup reveals the AI-driven edge top developers are leveraging today.

In mobile tech, subscription management gets a boost as RevenueCat and Paddle bring new options for monetizing apps at scale. Meanwhile, a payment solution from inDrive targets simplified transactions, and the BLACK app empowers student collaboration in fresh ways. Google's app fees face legal scrutiny in the UK, while AWS reports unlock new insights into installs and user engagement.

Seattle plays host to the Llama 4 Hackathon, spotlighting the rapid evolution of large language models, while SCTE TechExpo25 previews critical trends for connected devices and app infrastructure. On the gaming front, a mobile baseball title launches on CHSN through Aquimo, marking a milestone in real-time interactive sports apps.

AI continues to disrupt the creative stack. Veo 3 pushes the limits of generative video, while Video Deluxe 2026 and Video Pro X17 elevate pro editing with AI-powered enhancements. Cribl's Copilot Editor simplifies telemetry with AI assistance, and Index Engines earns major security accolades for data protection innovations.

In enterprise moves, AppDirect expands its marketplace footprint by acquiring Broker Online Exchange, signaling increased consolidation in app commerce. Across the industry, the 2025 Apple Design Award winners set the bar for UX excellence, while Infragistics delivers major updates that streamline app development.