Release Highlights - 

1. A new Samples Tab with advanced filtering and more Python samples
  (special thanks go to Cemal/CandleLight for this)

2. A new Microcontroller Tab allows programming and communicating with Microcontrollers
running MicroPython or CircuitPython. You can plug a USB-C or OTG cable into your
phone and send code and commands to boards such as the RaspberryPi Pico and many 
of the project boards found here - https://shop.pimoroni.com/search?q=rp2040

http://androidscript.org/beta/DroidScript_271b1/


Here is the full list of changes since the last official release - 

DS 2.74
- Removed body sensor permission (due to new Google Play restriction)

DS 2.73b1
- Updated Microcontroller extension to support unix style commands: ls,cd,pwd,cat,cp,rm,mkdir,rmdir.
- Added Servo-2040, Motor-2040, Tiny-FX samples to Microcontroller extension.
- Added support for micro_main.py file in normal apps (runs it on microcontroller if connected)
- Changed WebView.SetRedirect() method 'from' param to use regex match instead of includes match.
- Fixed crash when hiding keyboard in remote terminal.
- Fixed unreliability of Notification listener on some devices.
- Fixed app.SetDebug/app.SetDebugEnabled for Node services/apps.
- Enabled word-wrap on samples list/extension.

DS 2.72b1
- Fixed issue with chopped off samples.
- Moved TV mode to X version (due to GooglePlay AAB only restriction)

DS 2.71b1
- Added new Samples extension (with extra python samps).
- Added new microcontroller extension.
- Fixed app.SetOptions('UseBrowser') for HTML apps.
- Enabled AndroidTV support.
- Added !settings remote command to show settings dialog on TVs.
- Enabled cam.SetDuplicateImage to be used with single image (allows flipping of preview).
- Added __dirname and __filename support for DS extension server scripts.
- Fixed Python/Hybrid template 'datetimepicker' error popup.
- Fixed FileManager extension tilde filename issue + text searching.
- Remove TV manifest entries unless cfg.TV is enabled.
- Removed language selector (we don't have enough human resources to support it)
- Removed deep links and unused services from APK/AAB manifests.
- Fixed issue with with backspace hiding keyboard on blank lines when editing on device.
- Fixed security exception when loading .jar based plugins on Android 14+.
- Added internal retry mechanism for PlayStore component + new SetOnReady method.

DS 2.70b1
- Fixed app.SetOrientation in Python apps.
- Fixed bug in app.CheckPermission for top level folders.
- Added new "Media" permission for Android 13+.
- Added missing "Query Images" to on-device samples list.
- No longer need to disable password for local file browser to work.
- Removed tab chars from Python 'Simple' template (4 spaces instead).

DS 2.69b2p4
- User no longer needs to remove extra .zip extension from downloaded ppk/spk files.
- Set wifi ide editorToolbar width to 99%.

DS 2.69b2p3
- Added speech.SetLanguage() method. eg. speech.SetLanguage("Fr").
- Modified wifi server to work on Samsung devices.
- Fix for hybrid app template with latest UI libs.
- Removed wifi ide editorToolbar width (to prevent scrollbars).

DS 2.69b2p2
- Fixed APK install 'NOT VALID' failure caused by min api v23 change.
- Fixed cfg.NodeESM crash out error caused by chdir on .mjs file.
- Fixed crash/lockup when opening of .ppk files.

DS 2.69b2p1
- Fixed ide.AddModule() crash out.
- Updated UI components to v28.
- Fixed double slash problem with ext.ReadFile in extensions.
- Added PhoneState.GetNumber() method + required permission.
- Fixed SAF bug where folders with same root name assumed permissions were ok.

DS 2.69b2
- Added web.SetOnBlob() method to handle objectUrls/blobs.
- Enabled wifi button to work when hotspot running.
- Added app.HideDialogs() method.
- Wifi connect IP/Info dialog now hidden automatically on remote connect.
- Upgraded Wifi IDE to use CodeMirror editor instead of Ace.
- Added local File Browser extension.
- Enabled cfg.ESM in Hybrid apps (Main class must be exported).
- Fix Web App template.

DS 2.69b1
- Moved up to minSdkVersion 23 (Android 6).
- Added 'BypassDnd' option to CreateNotification() method.
- Added app.Print() method (prints contents of the app screen).
- Added app.HasExternalStorage() to check for read/write external sdcard/partition.
- Fixed parent.SendMessage() in nodejs apps.
- Added node.Func() and parent.Func() method to node apps.
- Fixed docs plugin not extracting after update or .edit folder deletion.
- Added Premium+ subscription option (Cloud Services).
- Improved error handling for ds:/* includes.
- Added cfg.ESM to enable ES module imports (Note: OnStart func must be exported).
- Added app.Import() and app.Include() methods (app.Include now preferred over app.Script).


Here is an example of using our Premium+ cloud database in a native app - 

app.Import( "PocketBase", "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/pocketbase/js-sdk/dist/pocketbase.es.js" )

async function OnStart()
{
    try {
        var pb = new PocketBase('https://${username}-db.droidscript.cloud')
   
        const records = await pb.collection('people').getFullList({
            sort: '-created',
        })
        alert( JSON.stringify(records) )
    }
    catch( e ) {
        console.error( e )
    }
}

Note: If you want to use Premium+, then you will need to cancel your current 
Premium subscription and then signup for Premium+, then send an email to 
support@droidscript.org asking for your personal cloud key.