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Dev tools · April 2, 2019

Native push notifications with a simple unified API from Ably

Send cross-platform push notifications with our simple APIs for Android, iOS and web - chat, news alerts, updates and more.

Native push notifications with a simple unified API from Ably launched on April 2, 2019 with 15 votes, #919 of 3,128 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

In plain words

Ably provides a unified API for sending native push notifications across multiple platforms and devices. Designed for developers building applications that need reliable push notification infrastructure, it simplifies the technical complexity of managing notifications at scale. The service handles delivery across different channels and devices through a single integration point, reducing the need to manage separate APIs for each platform.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Send notifications directly to users screens, from chat responses to news alerts, or game updates, whether or not an application is open and running. Deliver live scores, updates and commentary to global fans with minimal latency on any device or browser. Powers live chat, updates, analytics, and composition for millions of users. Deliver live scores, updates and commentary to global fans with minimal latency on any device or browser. Powers live chat, updates, analytics, and composition for millions of users. Velocity - Deliver cross-platform notifications (iOS, Android and web browsers) with a single request to our unified API. Efficiency - Maximize the ROI for your app with our…from ably.io

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