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Google Play Services vs microG

A side-by-side look at Google Play Services and microG. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Google Play Services

Google Play Services

Online Services

Google Play Services is a core library and API package that allows Android apps to integrate with Google and Android services. It handles tasks like authentication, data sync, maps, ads, analytics etc.

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microG

microG

Security & Privacy

microG is an open source alternative to the Google Play Services framework. It aims to provide apps relying on Google services an alternative implementation which respects user privacy. It allows apps using Google services to be run without requiring the user to log in with their Google account.

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