Along with all of the new features, Firebase is also getting a revamped developer console for managing apps, which also includes deeper ties into Google's other dev products. And for those unfortunate instances where your app stumbles, you can implement Firebase Crash Reporting so users can send details of their crashes back to you. Google is also rebranding its Cloud Test Lab, an environment for testing out your app before it goes live, as Firebase Test Lab.

None of this might sound exciting if you're not in the business of app development, but it could lead to better mobile experiences for all of us down the line. Firebase is a cross-platform service, so it's not just devoted to Android apps, and it now has has more than 470,000 developers signed up for its service. And naturally, it's a great way for Google to expand its advertising dominance: As part of Firebase's upgrades, developers can now integrate their apps with Google's AdMob platform more easily.

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