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Google Begins Rollout of Play Services 6.5

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Nov 17, 2014, 7:20 PM   by Eric M. Zeman

Google today said it has begun to push Google Play Services 6.5 to all devices running Android 2.3 Gingerbread and higher. Play Services 6.5 adds several new tools for developers, and targets Google Maps, Google Drive, Google Wallet, and Google Fit. In Maps, the API now offers a map toolbar so app users can launch Google Maps to get turn-by-turn directions. Developers can also add mini maps to their apps when using Lite Mode. In Google Drive, developers can add both public and private custom file properties to improve searching. File syncing has been improved, too, as users can now schedule uploads based on network type, as well as cancel pending uploads. File syncing is also more power efficient. Google is adding a "Donate with Google" button to its Google Wallet API to make for easier donating within apps. The Google Fit API makes it easier for developers to add timed workouts, which in turn makes it easier to support pauses or multiple activity workout in a single session. Last, Google is making it possible for developers to use only a portion of the Android API library in order to help keep their apps leaner. Google will publish a new SDK once Play Services 6.5 has been installed on most Android devices.

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