Chapter 29
Using Google Cloud Messaging with Android
As we approach the end of the book, you will have already developed a good understanding of, and appreciation for, the many communication protocols and architectural options you have available within Android when it comes to dealing with off-device services. In this chapter, we will explore Google’s Cloud Messaging (or GCM) platform and how you can use it as the plumbing for your application’s remote communication and service interaction needs.
What Is Google Cloud Messaging?
GCM is a service offered by Google to enable you to write multiple applications across different platforms that exchange messages in order to further their functionality. The primary examples of the multiple applications ...
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