Synchronize your apps and smartphone features with the Google ecosystem
On an Android device such as a smartphone or tablet, updates for all installed applications are centrally managed. This is done through an application that is installed by default and works as an add-on to the operating system. We are talking about Google Play Services APK. Once you download Google Play Services Android, you can keep the applications installed on the device always up to date, as it checks and installs the latest versions on its own without the user having to interfere. This ensures that the applications work smoothly, that all the latest functions are available for each of them, and above all, that security and privacy are protected by plugging any possible gaps.
Main features
However, it is not the only function since it includes others such as contact synchronization, access to the user's latest privacy settings, and those listed below:
- Automatic application updates.
- Integration of Google services with the device.
- Authentication in company applications and services.
- Contacts synchronization.
- Faster offline searches.
- Automatic installation of the application in case of deletion.
In addition, this add-on improves the device's user experience by speeding up offline searches, providing more immersive maps, and optimizing RAM performance, essential when the smartphone requires full power such as when running a game or working with video.
But some users complain that the app crashes a lot. If it stops, it will start running again by itself, and if it does not update correctly, you may need to download Google Play Services Android again in its latest version and reinstall it on your device.
Lastly, according to Google, the Android system add-on Google Play Services APK is a genuinely indispensable tool if you use a device with an Android operating system. If the user uninstalls it, other applications will likely stop working properly.
New features of the latest version
- No changelog available for this version.
Requirements and additional information:
- Minimum operating system requirements: Android 6.0.
Antony Peel
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