October 2024 Summaries

Ably introduces a consumption-based, per-minute billing model designed for scalability and cost efficiency. The new pricing structure eliminates the need to pay for peak users or connections, offering granular control over costs and volume discounts. This approach accommodates all workload types and provides full transparency in billing. Additionally, Ably offers new packages with varying features and support levels to cater to different customer needs.

Ably has expanded its push notification support to include web push notifications, in addition to iOS and Android devices. Developers can easily integrate web push into their applications with just a few lines of code, providing a seamless experience across all major platforms. Ably supports both pub/sub and direct device delivery methods for sending notifications. The optimal method depends on the specific use case. With Ably's push admin API, backend servers can manage tasks related to push notifications such as registering devices or browsers, managing subscriptions, and sending notifications directly to devices, browsers, or users.