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Google Play Services Updated to Version 6.1, Brings API Improvements for Drive and Fit

Tim September 16, 2014 17

Google is pushing Version 6.1 of Google Play Services to users this afternoon, but don't expect anything too crazy in the update. As for what is new, Google lists updated APIs for Drive and Fit, which also brings additional support for developers looking to...

What’s New in Google Play Services 5.0?

Kellen June 25, 2014 54

Not only did announce the new version of Android that is currently dubbed "Android L" (list of features) but they also gave us a massive Google Play Services update to 5.0. The Play Services update allows apps to "more easily communicate" with wearables, which...

Google Play Services 4.4 Rolling Out With Running/Walking Recognition, Other Goodies

Kellen May 7, 2014 39

Google announced that Google Play services 4.4 have begun rolling out worldwide, today. The jump from 4.3 to 4.4 introduces a handful of useful tools for developers, like the ability to embed Street View imagery in apps, detect activities like running or...

Google Play Services 4.3 Rolling Out – Includes APIs for Game Gifts, Analytics, Drive, and More

Kellen March 17, 2014 16

This morning, Google announced all sorts of new Google Play Games-relate goodies like Game Gifts, that allows players to send virtual in-game objects to fellow players. But what good are new goodies without APIs for developers to use to build them in? This...

Microsoft Looks to Build New Platform to Bring Xbox Live to Android

Tim March 3, 2014 13

According to a recent job listing by Microsoft, and sources close to the project, the company hopes to release an Xbox Live-like gaming platform for Android and iOS. As of right now, Xbox Live handles in-game achievements, finding friends who game, matchmaking...

Google Play Services 4.2 Released for Developers, Brings Google Cast SDK

Tim February 3, 2014 64

Developers rejoice, as Google launched Google Play Services version 4.2 this morning, which brings the full Google Cast SDK inside. With the new SDK, developers can start throwing a cast button right into their apps and then publish them to Google Play for...

Google Play Services 4.1 Update, Turn-by-Turn Multiplayer Now Possible

Dave January 9, 2014 53

An update to the Google Play services has begun rolling out to Android devices. It brings along with it some pretty neat features for developers. Of course, these new options will slowly make their way into the apps and games that we love to use. There are a...

App Data and People Details Syncing Now in Google Play Services

Kellen May 14, 2013 55

As we approach Google I/O's keynote tomorrow, all sorts of changes are beginning to happen in and around the world of Android. We just saw the new Google Play store version 4.1.6 go up and become available for download. It features a tweaked section button...