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Google's Play services platform is responsible for many of the more magical features we've come to expect on our various types of devices. The latest changelog highlights some of the latest additions and improvements. Most of these are immediately relevant to developers that have to work with these APIs. There are also a few things users will want to know about and maybe even ask their favorite developers to implement.
Google is rolling out the red carpet for the upcoming Pixel phones, ensuring that its core lineup of apps are dressed the part. An update to the Play Store began rolling out yesterday with a new round launcher icon for the Pixel Launcher and an app shortcut (formerly known as launcher shortcuts) for Android 7.1. Also joining the list of upcoming features will be support for purchasing 4K movies and TV shows, a marker to indicate if a device is certified, and a new icon for promotions and gifts.
