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Google Play Music updated, includes UI overhaul and All Access subscription service By Sean Brunett last updated 22 October 18
Google Play Game Services gets officially official at Google I/O and it's going cross-platform By Richard Devine last updated 22 October 18
Google Cloud Messaging now part of Google Play Services, new features added By Alex Dobie last updated 22 October 18
New Google Now cards and 'hot words' for voice search launching today By Alex Dobie last updated 22 October 18
All new Google+ Hangouts app unveiled, cross-platform messaging service By Richard Devine last updated 22 October 18
