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title: "🗞️ Blues DevNews: New Updates Help Decrease Your Cellular Data Usage"
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The latest Notecard firmware release introduces new features and decreased cellular data usage in certain scenarios.

| View in browser Hi there, This month I want to kick off our newsletter with a shout-out to the folks at Blues behind our recent product launches. ICYMI, we introduced a satellite IoT product (Starnote…which is now back in stock) and an add-on for the Arduino Opta micro PLC (Wireless Expansion for Opta). But launching a product is just the beginning. Our team continues to work on improving the firmware and developer experience to this day. Thank you! 💙   Before I forget, the 2024 Blues Developer Survey is live and we'd love to hear your opinion (survey closes on Friday July 26th).   P.S. New to Blues? Check out "Getting Started with Wireless IoT" coming up on August 9th. Cheers! Rob Lauer - Developer Relations Decreased Data Usage We recently released v7.3.1 of our Developer Firmware for the Notecard and, aside from improvements to Notecard Outboard Firmware Update, Starnote compatibility, and I2C reliability, it also includes updates that have led to up to 40% less cellular data used in continuous sessions. Check out this doc on estimating cellular data usage for more details. v7.3.1 Release Notes Spotlight on Arribada We're proud to count Arribada as a Blues partner. Their work in wildlife conservation and humanitarian aid is unparalleled - and I recommend reading up on GeoSeals, which is a GPS tracking solution for aid packages delivered to women and children in Ethiopia. Learn More About Arribada IoT Project Inspiration The Blues developer community never sleeps! This month we are featuring projects focused on IoT in and around the home, including a Remotely Controllable Power Consumption Monitor 🔌, a Smart Door Lock 🔐, a Smart Charging Station 🔋, and a Fiber Optic Fault Alert System ⚠️. View All Projects Upcoming Blues Events 🏁 Join us at Getting Started with Blues and Wireless IoT on August 9th. 📅 Visit the Blues booth at The Things Conference on Sept 25-26. ICYMI 🤝 Blues + Arduino == Notecarrier R and Wireless for Opta. 🛰️ Blues gets into satellite IoT with Starnote - read the launch blog post. 🐍 Python developers rejoice! Notehub Py is here. How Can We Help? Visit the DevNews Newsletter Archive for any missed editions. Find help on the Blues Community Forum. Monitor Notehub status to view incidents and maintenance windows. Interested in a 1:1 demo? Let us know! Blues Inc., 50 Dunham Ridge, Suite 1650, Beverly, MA 01915 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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