Press Release

Xojo 2023 Release 3 Adds Android Improvements and Zip File Support

AUSTIN, Texas (October 10, 2023) – Xojo, Inc., the developers behind Xojo—a powerful cross-platform development tool and programming language—proudly announce the immediate availability of Xojo 2023 Release 3. This release adds important fixes to the recently launched feature that enables developers to build applications for Android with Xojo.

Developers build their user interfaces using drag-and-drop with 40+ built-in controls or create custom controls. Xojo includes a straight-forward object-oriented programming language, compiler and debugger.

Xojo 2023 Release 3 also adds more than 200 bug fixes and over 40 new features, including support for Zip files and improved WebMapViewer that offers the ability to use more providers than just Google.

Geoff Perlman, Founder and CEO of Xojo, Inc., commented, "At Xojo, our commitment is to keep improving Xojo while continuing to modernize and bring the product forward. This release adds more than 200 improvements aimed to make Xojo a solid and reliable development environment. The new features, like Zip file support and set class, were not only user requested, but they help make development easier."

Major Highlights of Xojo 2023 Release 3:

  • Zip file support (compression/extraction)
  • WebMapViewer improvements
  • Set class for managing groups of items
  • Android: Improved MobileHTMLViewer, new MobilePopupMenu control, manifest permissions
  • XAML improvements
  • iOS MobileLocation now supports GeoFencing and Visits

Availability

Xojo is a cross-platform development tool for building native applications for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, the web and Raspberry Pi. Xojo is free to use for learning and development. A license is required to build your applications. Pricing begins at $149 for building for a single desktop platform. Building cross-platform desktop, mobile or web applications is $399. Xojo Pro and Pro Plus packages are available from $799 and up, offering increased support and resources for professional developers. Xojo offers special packages for educators and students. For information on pricing and licensing options, please visit https://www.xojo.com/store.

About Xojo

With a passion for innovation and a commitment to empowering developers worldwide, Xojo revolutionizes the software development landscape by offering a native, cross-platform development environment. Since its inception more than 25 years ago, Xojo has fostered a vibrant community of developers, united by their shared love for technology and the limitless possibilities it brings. For more information, visit Xojo at https://www.xojo.com/download.

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