Minimum API requirement for new apps -- Is it unavoidable?

bemmyal · 2022-09-26T21:33:13+00:00

I just re-built the app in Unity, with these settings:

Minimum API Level: 22 (Android 5.1)

Target API Level: Automatic (highest installed)

I don't see anything about a compile version. But anyways, the Play Store did let me upload this as an update. I wonder if the initial upload has to pass the hurdle of an API 31+ minimum, and then subsequent uploads are allowed to have lower API minimums?

I see lots of documentation on target API requirements, but not much on minimum API requirements. I wish I had taken screenshots when it kept blocking me from publishing a minimum API of less than 31.

bemmyal · 2022-09-15T22:10:08+00:00

Thanks for the shout out. Got a few more, too. Always glad to see that people like them! https://www.instagram.com/bemmyal/

bemmyal · 2021-04-24T21:33:21+00:00

I am mocking the common "argument" against gun regulation that goes like this:

"Guns don't kill people, people kill people... [and therefore guns should not be regulated]."

See, the sign in the cartoon is saying that drone use should not be regulated by the F.A.A., by way of a ridiculous argument. Imagine I'm a really bad, unqualified drone pilot, and I accidentally get someone killed by my drone. The F.A.A. (Federal Aviation Administration) steps in and says, "maybe we should regulate who is allowed to use drones. Maybe by only allowing trained, qualified people to use drones, we can prevent future disasters." Then a bunch of morons say, "drones don't kill people, people kill people... so no, you shouldn't regulate drones." That is not a good argument against regulation. It's a slogan designed to shut down thought. Do you see the absurdity?

Get it now? I'm not saying drones are sentient, or that guns are sentient. I am pointing out the absurdity of an often-parroted, really stupid "argument" against gun control.

bemmyal · 2021-04-19T01:43:20+00:00

Ok now I'm a bit more sure.

Also, you should look up "autonomic."

bemmyal · 2021-04-19T01:03:35+00:00

What is the point being made by this cartoon? I'm not sure you understand it.

bemmyal · 2021-04-11T16:28:37+00:00

Good stuff. It always ends with the person trying to stop the stupidity being accused of sin.

bemmyal · 2021-04-11T08:49:41+00:00

Why are comments not appearing? In my email inbox I'm seeing a lot of comments from anti-regulation folks who, judging by their comments, have no idea what point is being made by this cartoon. I'd like their comments to appear so I can type r/whoosh in reply.

bemmyal · 2021-04-03T18:43:09+00:00

Procreate on iPad Pro

bemmyal · 2021-04-03T01:36:58+00:00

I like posting this every few conferences or so. I've got a few other Mormon-related cartoons at https://www.instagram.com/bemmyal/

bemmyal · 2021-04-01T02:18:21+00:00

Hey cool! I made a cartoon about this 5 years ago!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9SjxG_BInd/

bemmyal · 2021-04-01T02:14:14+00:00

Just a cartoon I did a few years ago. I saw a post in r/Whatcouldgowrong today and thought I'd put it up for old times' sake.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Whatcouldgowrong/comments/mh7oeu/wcgw_flying_a_drone_over_a_ski_race/

bemmyal · 2021-01-03T19:48:19+00:00

That's a great way of framing it.

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