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<p>
    Google Play services is a platform delivered through the Google Play Store that
    lets you integrate Google products into your Android apps.
    The Google Play services framework consists of a services component
    that runs on the device and a thin client library that you package with your app.
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OVERVIEW</a>
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<h4>Google Technology</h4>
<p>Add exciting and useful Google features such as Maps, Google+, Analytics, and more
to your Android apps. Easy-to-use client libraries are provided for the products in Google
Play services, so you can implement the functionality you want faster. New features
and products are continuously being added, so make sure to check back often.</p>

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<h4>Standard Authentication</h4>
<p>All products in Google Play services share a common authentication API
  that leverages the existing Google accounts on the device. You and your
  users have a consistent and safe way to grant and receive OAuth2 authentication
  to Google services. Even services that are not bundled in Google Play services
  can take advantage of the authentication APIs as long as they accept OAuth2
  tokens associated with a Google account.</p>

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<h4>Automatic Updates</h4>
<p>Devices running Android 2.2 and newer and that have the Google Play Store app installed
automatically receive updates to Google Play services. New products, features, and fixes are
automatically pushed to a wide range of devices, old and new. You can now enhance your app with the most
up-to-date version of Google Play services without worrying about your users' Android platform version.</p>

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<h2>Services</h2>
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      <h4>Google+</h4>
      <p>Add social features to your app to with Google+.</p>
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      <h4>Google Analytics</h4>
      <p>Make sure you're reaching the right users and find ways to reach more with Google Analytics.</p>
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    <a href="">
      <h4>Google Maps</h4>
      <p>Add compelling location-based features to your app to direct your users where they
      want to go.</p>
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