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# February 18

This release introduces key enhancements across authentication, integrations, and app builder capabilities - enabling more secure, scalable, and production-ready applications.

## Authentication Enhancements

### Mobile & WhatsApp OTP Authentication (via Twilio)

Enable secure mobile number login with OTP verification and extend message delivery to WhatsApp using Twilio - supporting OTPs as well as other transactional user communications.

## Integrations

### Email Notifications (Resend Integration)

Enable transactional email workflows within your apps using Resend. Suitable for onboarding emails, alerts, confirmations, and system notifications.

### BYOK Experience from Chat

Enhanced Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) experience directly within the chat interface. Users can securely configure and manage integration keys during the build process.

### Integration Layer for Generated Apps

Generated applications now include a structured integration layer, allowing seamless connectivity with authentication providers, messaging services, and other external systems.

## App Builder Enhancements

### Brand Guidelines – Asset Management

Brand assets can now be uploaded and managed within Brand Guidelines to ensure consistent design implementation across generated applications.

### Improved Image Reference Handling

Enhanced application of image references to improve visual alignment and brand consistency in generated outputs.

**Happy Building!**


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