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Xojo 2026 Release 2 Brings Smarter AI, Faster Web Performance, and Expanded Support Across All Platforms

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AUSTIN, Texas, July 8, 2026 /CNW/ — Xojo, Inc., the developers behind Xojo–a powerful cross-platform development tool and programming language–today announced the immediate availability of Xojo 2026 Release 2. This release focuses on accelerating development with improved AI-assisted capabilities, expanded Desktop controls, boosted web framework performance, SEO-ready web pages, and extended mobile support.

This release introduces a new DesktopScrollableArea control. Additionally, the DesktopToolbar now supports different toolbar styles and symbol-based button icons, allowing users to specify a semicolon-separated list of symbol names. For web developers, there are major behind-the-scenes improvements that boost performance from 8-9k to over 13k requests per second. WebGraphics gains DrawPath and FillPath methods for cross-target parity, and WebImageViewer eliminates flicker on updates. WebPage.Show in HandleURL is now opt-in through a WebSessionContext, enabling explicit SEO support. On mobile, iOS gains MobileMenuItem and MobilePopupMenu, while Android gains XMLDocument and MobileMenuItem support. MobilePopupMenu and MobileSwitch adopt modern Material styling for a refreshed cross-platform experience.

The release also expands copy-and-paste capabilities for your Xojo code. Whether users are working with LLM AI chats or writing a blog post, sharing Xojo code is significantly easier with the ability to copy entire project items from Xojo as text, plus the ability to paste multiple members at once, including properties. Jade, Xojo’s AI assistant, now works with OpenAI, OpenRouter, and local LLMs. When used with Anthropic Claude or OpenAI, Jade can now request project context, including source code and compile errors.

“With Release 2, we’ve pushed hard on two fronts: making AI assistance more capable and more flexible, and delivering real, tangible improvements across every platform we support,” said Geoff Perlman, Founder and CEO of Xojo, Inc. “Jade’s ability to work with multiple AI providers, including local LLMs, and to pull in project context like source code and compile errors is excellent for productivity. Combined with major web performance gains, new Desktop controls, and expanded mobile APIs for both iOS and Android, this release truly has something for every Xojo user.”

New Features and Updates:

New DesktopScrollableArea controlDesktopToolbar now supports different toolbar styles and symbol-based button iconsJade now works with OpenAI, OpenRouter, and local LLMs; when used with Anthropic Claude or OpenAI, it can request project context including source code and compile errorsNew AI panel in SettingsImproved copy-and-paste support for code items (properties, methods, etc.) into and out of XojoAdded WebGraphics.DrawPath and FillPath methods and WebTextField/Area.Format propertyWeb applications now comply with more SEO requirementsDatabaseConnections in web projects can now be instantiated per sessionImproved macOS console app code signingImproved macOS app debugging, with support for Sandboxing, Hardened Runtime, Entitlements, and applied Provisioning ProfilesDesktopHTMLViewer now uses WebView2 when building for WinUIiOS: New MobileMenuItem and MobilePopupMenuAndroid: XMLDocument, MobileMenuItem support; MobilePopupMenu, MobileSwitch now use modern Material stylingNew Code Editor page guide

About Xojo
Xojo is a cross-platform development tool for building native apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, the web, and Raspberry Pi. For over 25 years, Xojo has supported a growing community of developers passionate about creating powerful applications with ease. Learn more at xojo.com. Download Xojo 2026 Release 2 at xojo.com/download.

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Xojo is free for learning and development, as well as for building apps for Linux and Raspberry Pi. Paid licenses start at $499 for cross-platform Desktop, Mobile, or Web development. Xojo Pro and Pro Plus licenses, starting at $999, offer additional support and resources for professional developers. Special licensing is available for educators and students. Visit store.xojo.com for details. 

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Melody Party Offers Over 20,000 Songs and Adds More Than a Thousand New Tracks Monthly, Enhancing Its Online Karaoke Experience

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Melody Party is a music social app featuring a variety of activities, including Mic Grab, Artist Mafia, and Singing Battle. Through its online karaoke feature, SING A SONG, the app brings the traditional karaoke experience online, removing time and location constraints and offering a music experience that combines real-time singing with social interaction.

SING A SONG features an extensive library of more than 20,000 songs, with over a thousand new songs added every month. Its diverse selection includes popular K-pop tracks, classic Korean songs, and karaoke favorites. The feature offers a free-use model, allowing users to start singing their chosen songs without paying a separate fee. This helps reduce the time and cost associated with visiting traditional coin-operated karaoke venues, making it easier to enjoy singing as part of everyday life.

In terms of functionality, SING A SONG supports pitch adjustment and independent volume controls for vocals and accompaniment, allowing users to customize their singing experience according to their preferences. Users can also create online karaoke rooms, invite friends to sing together in real time, and enjoy voice chat and social interaction.

By continuously expanding its song library and offering diverse music-based interactive experiences, Melody Party continues to strengthen its music ecosystem. Through SING A SONG, the platform aims to create an accessible, highly interactive online music social space.

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Drawing new strength from 20-year legacy, IAACA calls on global counterparts to join annual conference to fortify integrity

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MARRAKECH, Morocco, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), an independent and non-political anti-corruption organisation with over 190 member anti-corruption authorities (ACAs) worldwide, will co-host IAACA Annual Conference 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco next month together with the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong, China (ICAC) and the National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight Against Corruption of Morocco (INPPLC) to chart a path for the global graft fight and explore cutting-edge approaches to tackle emerging corruption challenges.

Themed “Building on 20 Years of Legacy: Drawing Strength from the Past, Guarding Global Integrity for the Future”, the international event will not only mark the 20th anniversary of the IAACA, but also provide a dynamic forum for IAACA members to exchange insights and enhance co-operation.

Calling on international counterparts to participate in the conference scheduled for November 25, IAACA President Mr Woo Ying-ming, who also serves as ICAC Commissioner, said that “As the IAACA marks its 20th anniversary, the conference will bring together global anti-corruption community at a pivotal moment for collective action. I anticipate that the valuable insights and new approaches generated through the international synergy will chart a resilient strategic path for us to navigate integrity risks and draw strength from our shared legacy to guard global integrity for generations to come.”

During the conference, renowned international experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Basel Institute on Governance, the International Anti-Corruption Academy, and global anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies and institutions will shed light on harnessing artificial intelligence in the fight against corruption, safeguarding integrity within global climate and biodiversity frameworks and analysing global corruption measurement and systemic effectiveness.

Following the conference, the ICAC, the INPPLC, the IAACA and the UNODC will co-organise a training seminar on leveraging AI in combating corruption.

While the ICAC and INPPLC will share how AI and new technology can reshape the future of anti-graft enforcement and corruption prevention, the UNODC will provide a global perspective on using AI models in financial crime investigations and addressing the operational relevance, legal robustness and adaptability across jurisdictions.

For details of the conference and training, please visit:
https://www.icac.org.hk/icac/iaaca-morocco-2026/index.html

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Viettel moves 100 million subscribers to home-grown cloud-native charging in three months – with zero downtime

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HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech), part of Viettel Group, has migrated more than 100 million subscribers and some 5,000 tariff plans at Viettel, Vietnam’s largest mobile operator, to vOCS 4.0, its in-house cloud-native charging system. The three-month cutover ran on a live national network with no service disruption.

Replacing a charging system is one of the riskiest projects an operator can undertake, which is why many stick with legacy platforms. Viettel High Tech reduced the risk through real-time data synchronization, parallel running and a phased cutover, with instant rollback at every stage.

The project won the Telecom Review Excellence Awards 2026 prize for Best Technology Deployment in Asia, a first for a Vietnamese company.

What it means for operators:

Scale: more than 300,000 transactions per second at latency below 5 milliseconds, across 2G–5G and fixed services on one platformLower cost: up to 50% less hardware investment than the previous generation, by sharing infrastructure with the networkAgility: new tariff plans in hours instead of days, new features three times faster and deployments about 30% fasterResilience: two active data centers about 2,000 km apart and automatic recovery in under two minutes

Viettel High Tech developed every core layer in-house, from a telecom-grade cloud-native platform and NFV-MANO orchestration to real-time charging, subscriber and balance management.

“Passing rigorous tests of real-time self-diagnosis and self-recovery is what allows an operator to keep its promise of 24/7 service to customers,” said Luu Manh Ha, CEO of Viettel Networks, which operates the system on Viettel’s network in Vietnam. “Above all, owning the charging system means an operator is not dependent on foreign vendors – it safeguards digital sovereignty and preserves business flexibility.”

“The charging system is where an operator’s business strategy turns into revenue in real time,” said Nguyen Minh Quang, CEO of Viettel High Tech. “We believe vOCS 4.0 is ready to help operators worldwide capture the value of 5G and digital services.”

In 2017, vOCS 4.0’s predecessor, vOCS 3.0, replaced a foreign vendor’s platform for 90 million Viettel subscribers. Across both generations, vOCS serves more than 220 million subscribers in 11 countries. Viettel High Tech now offers vOCS 4.0 to operators worldwide.

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