Guides: WebView, HotUpdate and buying live apps

Plain-language guides on WebView apps, HotUpdate for Cocos and Unity, picking the right edition and buying an app that is already live on the store.

What is a WebView app — and how remote control works

A WebView app shows web content inside an Android or iOS app. Learn how it works, what you can change remotely and why there is no store update to wait for.

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HotUpdate explained: update an app without waiting for store review

HotUpdate downloads new content and code to installed apps when they start. See what it can update, how test channels and rollback keep releases safe, and its limits.

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Cocos Creator hot update: manifests, AssetsManager and safe releases

How hot update works in Cocos Creator games — manifest, md5 checks, AssetsManager — and what a ready-made release infrastructure saves you.

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Unity hot update: changing C# code and assets after release

Why Unity hot update needs a dynamic code layer on top of IL2CPP, how AssetBundles and Addressables deliver assets, and what the HotUpdate edition covers.

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Buying an app that is already live: a 7-point checklist

What to check before buying a game or app that is already on Google Play or the App Store: the listing, editions, what is handed over, payment and support.

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Clean, IAP, WebView or HotUpdate: which edition should you buy?

A side-by-side look at the four editions — what each one adds, who it suits and how to decide in a minute.

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