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![Introducing .NET MAUI Compatibility for the Xamarin Community Toolkit](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/xamarin/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2021/08/XamarinCommunityToolkit.png)
Introducing .NET MAUI Compatibility for the Xamarin Community Toolkit
Announcing the first preview release of Xamarin.CommunityToolkit.MauiCompat
![The Journey to Accessible Apps: Making Visual Text Accessible](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/xamarin/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2021/08/TJTAA-Making-Visual-Text-Accessible.png)
The Journey to Accessible Apps: Making Visual Text Accessible
![Rachel Kang (SHE/HER)](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/xamarin/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2021/03/me-150x150.jpg)
Is all the text in your apps visually accessible? Learn more about accessible text and find out how you can control for accessible text sizes in Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI.
![Xamarin.Essentials 1.7 and introducing .NET MAUI Essentials](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/xamarin/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2018/12/Essentials.png)
Xamarin.Essentials 1.7 and introducing .NET MAUI Essentials
Xamarin.Essentials 1.7 is here with some great enhancements for your mobile and desktop apps. We also talk about the future of the library with .NET MAUI Essentials.
![The Future of Xamarin Community Toolkit](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/xamarin/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2021/07/XamarinCommunityToolkit.png)
The Future of Xamarin Community Toolkit
With the release of .NET MAUI coming soon, here is the roadmap for the Xamarin Community Toolkit
![Implementing Chromecast with Xamarin.Forms](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/xamarin/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2019/03/swimlane-xamarin-cross-platform-1.png)
Implementing Chromecast with Xamarin.Forms
Learn how to integrate Chromecast into your Xamarin.Forms application without complicated bindings, simply using Custom Renderers.
![Building beautiful apps with Xamarin.Forms](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/xamarin/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2021/06/screenshot.png)
Building beautiful apps with Xamarin.Forms
Designing great looking apps can be hard, but with a little inspiration and a little styling you can craft beautiful looking apps with Xamarin.Forms
![The Journey to Accessible Apps: Screen Readers](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/xamarin/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2021/05/TJTAA-Screen-Readers.png)
The Journey to Accessible Apps: Screen Readers
![Rachel Kang (SHE/HER)](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/xamarin/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2021/03/me-150x150.jpg)
Are your apps screen reader accessible? Learn more about screen readers and find out how you can support the screen reader experience with Xamarin.Forms and .NET MAUI.
![The Journey to Accessible Apps](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/xamarin/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2021/04/The-Journey-to-Accessible-Apps.png)
The Journey to Accessible Apps
![Rachel Kang (SHE/HER)](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/xamarin/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2021/03/me-150x150.jpg)
Get started on your journey to developing inclusive apps - start here, with accessibility, today.
![Great Looking Settings Screens for Xamarin.Forms](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/xamarin/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2021/03/110511803-77ac0780-80b9-11eb-98c0-8e628b12265f.png)
Great Looking Settings Screens for Xamarin.Forms
Looking to spruce up your settings screen in your Xamarin.Forms app? Checkout some quick tips to theme the built in controls in Xamarin.Forms to make your settings shine.