Embarcadero RAD Studio Rio 10.3.1 is here !

Embarcadero have just announced the availability of RAD Studio Rio 10.3.1. This follows (fairly) hot on the heals of Rio 10.3 which was released in Nov 2019

This release has some minor new additions but is basically a bug fix release. You have to uninstall 10.3 and then install 10.3.1 using the same type of installer (either ISO or www) that you originally used for the 10.3 install.

Registered users can use the following download links

RAD Studio Rio

Delphi Rio

C++ Builder Rio

The “Community Edition” (free of charge (subject to restrictions on use) version) is available at

C++ Builder Rio Community Edition

Delphi Rio Community Edition

Where is Android in the World?

Jim McKeith has recently posted a webinar replay called “Get the most out of Android with 10.3 Rio”. It’s worth watching and it’s at.

Get the most out of Android with 10.3 Rio

In the webinar Jim points out that Android is now the most used operating system in the world (in terms of numbers of devices it is installed on). He also points out that Samsung are much more involved in the control and steering of Android then many people realise (most folk just assume Android = Google).

Samsung have the “Dex” scheme (short for “Desktop Experience”) which allows users to quickly and effectively turn their smart phone into a desktop PC. Clearly another attempt at encouraging the world to drop Windows.

What does all this mean to software developers?

The short answer is that any new projects that are likely to be “on going” (and professionally developed software that isn’t aiming to be “on going” is a contradiction in terms) should be designed with a view to migration from one platform to another being a genuine consideration.