Google Services

Google offers a variety of services that help you build new revenue streams, manage app distribution, track app usage, and enhance your app with features such as maps, sign-in, and cloud messaging.

Although these Google services are not included in the Android platform, they are supported by most Android-powered devices. When using these services, you can distribute your app on Google Play to all devices running Android 2.3 or higher, and some services support even more devices.

 

Google Maps

Include the power of Google Maps in your app with an embeddable map view. You can customize the map with markers and overlays, control the user's perspective, draw lines and shapes, and much more.

Google+

Allow users to sign in with their Google account, customize the user experience with Google+ info, pull people into your app with interactive posts, and add +1 buttons so users can recommend your content.

Google Cloud Platform

Build and host the backend for your Android app at Google-scale. With an infrastructure that is managed automatically, you can focus on your app. Then, scale to support millions of users.

Google Cloud Messaging

Immediately notify your users about timely events by delivering lightweight messages from your web server. There are no quotas or charges to use Google Cloud Messaging.

Google Play In-App Billing

Build an app with a steady revenue stream that keeps users engaged by offering new content or virtual goods directly in your app. All transactions are handled by Google Play Store for a simple user experience.

Google Wallet Instant Buy

Provide fast and easy checkout in your app when selling physical goods and services. Increase conversions by streamlining your purchase flow and reducing the amount of information your customers need to enter.

Google Analytics

Measure your success and gain insights into how users engage with your app content by integrating Google Analytics. You can track in-app purchases, the number of active users, interaction patterns, and much more.

Google Mobile Ads

Display ads from Google Mobile Ads offer you an alternative revenue opportunity that leverages multiple ad networks with targeted ads and several display formats.