Take the example of Google Maps: before Google Play Services, this app was updated when the Android OS was updated. In fact, Google Play Services represents a minor smartphone revolution. Google Play Services remains mysterious to many Android users / © NextPit It's a package of APIs (things that assist programmers and allow apps to easily communicate with other apps) that ensure fewer apps are dependent upon Android OS updates to run. In short, Google Play Services is an app that is very closely linked to the Android system itself. Everything goes: access to and control over SMS, access to sensitive log data, access to all the information from Google apps the list goes on. It also sees regular updates, and the number of permissions it requires is impressive. However, it is installed by default on all Android devices. When you attempt to open it, nothing will happen. Google Play Services is not an app in the way most people think of apps. My Google Play Services is consuming battery, what to do?.How can I disable Google Play Services?.You can find more videos on current tech topics on our video page.
