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Follow along with our weekly product updates for Stream Chat, Feeds, Video, and Moderation. Updates — April 21st, 2025 Chat Backend & Backend SDKs Create a new event (app.updated) to notify clients about app changes Extended the Query Threads endpoint to support filter and sort parameters Video Android Improvements to the fast reconnection mechanism The SDK

It's amazing to see large apps like Nextdoor, Strava, Match Group, and Patreon, as well as established brands like IBM and Adobe, rely on Stream to power their apps. Over one billion end users rely on Stream. Some of the largest apps have 100M to 250M users. We're currently growing our team faster than ever

From gaming to messaging and video conferencing, real-time communication is at the forefront of most apps. WebRTC and WebSockets are among the standout real-time technologies today. They enable instant, two-way information exchange to facilitate online interactions and make communication more efficient. While they both offer powerful communication features, they have important differences. By understanding their

Mobile apps have transformed how brands connect with audiences. The in-app advertising sector is growing by 16% annually and is expected to be worth $821.8 billion by 2033. Behind these numbers lies a profound shift in consumer behavior, as mobile devices and smartphones increasingly dominate daily routines, entertainment choices, and purchasing decisions. This evolution signals

Choosing between MariaDB and MySQL can be tough. MariaDB's origins as a fork of MySQL bring so many surface-level similarities that it can feel like picking a favorite identical twin based on their looks. If you're working on a small-scale project, you might decide based on your love of open source or a desire to

Content warning: This article contains some NSFW Hungarian and Korean words and phrases. Did you know for the sitcom Mork and Mindy, the production team needed censors who knew four languages just to keep up with Robin Williams' sneaky swearing attempts? That was in the seventies, but today’s content moderators have the same problem, writ

Activity feeds are a cornerstone of modern apps, driving user engagement through personalized, real-time updates. Whether you're building a social platform, e-commerce app, or collaborative team tool, choosing the right solution for activity feeds can significantly impact your application's scalability, performance, and development speed. Stream and Social+ (formerly Amity) both offer robust activity feed functionality,

Getting downloads is the easy part — keeping users coming back is the real battle. App re-engagement is the key to making it happen. This post will explore how it works and provide eight effective app re-engagement strategies to help you bring users back to your app. What Is App Re-Engagement? App re-engagement is the