Google Mobile Services are the applications and services provided by Google to improve the user's mobile experience. Google Mobile services are different from Android; they remain under a completely "separate license" from Google.
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Services provided
Search app
Known only as "Google", this app provides search functionality, and includes the "Photos" app.
Gmail
Google's own personal email provider. Gmail users get up to 15 GB of free storage, and can allocate different emails into subcategories. Users can also sync settings between their phone and their computer.
Chrome
Google Chrome is Google's web browser. This allows users to easily and easily navigate the web, and provides massive privacy, using Incognito mode . This mode does not store any user search data, including, websites visited and passwords.
Google is a way people can socialize with other people around the world, share their photos, and can use Google Hangouts. Hangouts are a way in which many people can join together in a single video call and communicate together. It's also possible for people to just watch hanging out on this broadcast.
Google Maps
Maps is a Google satellite that delivers accurate maps deeply in almost every city in the world. Google Maps provides instructions on how to get from one point to another, calculate the fastest route possible, and provide Earth/Satellite/Road view. Maps are available in browsers and phones, allowing custom maps and stored instructions to be stored in your Google Account and then accessed from all devices.
YouTube
YouTube is an online site that allows people to share and view videos uploaded by other channels. Certain people make money through their YouTube channel, and use YouTube videos as full-time jobs. All user and video subscriptions will be automatically synced to their Google account, for easy access on all devices.
Google Docs
Google Docs is an online application that allows people to create, edit, or view different types of documents. These documents also include: Slides and Spreadsheets . Google Docs can be synced across all devices using a user's Google account. It allows users to access their documents on whatever device they want, and edit them wherever they are, requiring only an internet connection.
Google Translate
Google Translate is an online translation tool that instantly translates text from one language to another for users. This service is offered by Google and is completely free on all devices.
Waze
By connecting drivers to each other, Waze helps people create a local driving community that works together to improve every day's driving qualities for everyone. Waze is a realtime traffic information service with user-generated content.
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Google and issues with competitor companies
Many European companies filed a complaint with the European Commission stating that Google has manipulated their power and dominance in the market to encourage their Services to be used by phone manufacturers. The companies join together with the name FairSearch, and major companies including Microsoft, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Nokia, and Oracle. The main issue of FairSearch with Google practices is that they believe Google forces mobile manufacturers to use their Mobile Services. They claim Google manages this by requesting this manufacturer to sign a contract stating that they must pre-install certain Google Mobile Services, such as Maps, Search, and YouTube, to get the latest version of Android. Google quickly responded that they "continue to work cooperatively with the European Commission."
Complaints over Android app
Third-party Android app store called "Aptoide" also filed a complaint against Google once again stating that they were wrong to use its power in the market. Aptoide recommends that Google block third party app stores from being on Google Play, as well as block Google Chrome from downloading third-party apps and app stores. As of June 2014, Google has not responded to these allegations.
Privacy policy issues
At the same time, Google faces problems with various European data protection agencies, especially in Britain and France. The problem they face is that they have 60 rules combined into one, allowing Google to "track users closer". Google once again goes out and declares that their new policy still complies with European law.
See also
- List of Google apps for Android
- Microsoft Mobile Services
- Google Play Services
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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