Google Play Services 8.1
Google Play services 8.1 is now out enabling you to #buildbetterapps. +MagnusHyttsten presents what Android M means for Google Play services, shows off a brand new API, and the new stuff for the App Invites API & the Nearby Messaging API. Other highlights include: The Android M baby cradle, BATS, and a brand new perspective on what a Sugar Rush can be like.
More information:
Player Stats API
https://developers.google.com/games/services/android/stats.html
Nearby API
https://developers.google.com/nearby/
App Invites API
https://developers.google.com/app-invites/
M Permissions Blogpost
http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2015/09/google-play-services-81-and-android-60.html
For more information about Google Play services, visit: https://developers.google.com/android/
Watch the Google Play services videos here: https://goo.gl/rmlVw4
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