Google Play Services For Android 44 2 Apkpure May 2026

What are Google Play Services?

References & Further Reading

• Google Play Services version history (APK Mirror)
• Android 4.4 KitKat support end-of-life notice
• APKPure official website

• Authentication: Logging into Google apps (Gmail, YouTube, Drive).
• Location Services: GPS and Wi-Fi based location for Maps and Uber.
• Push Notifications: GCM (now FCM) for WhatsApp, Facebook, and email alerts.
• Security: SafetyNet checks for banking and payment apps.
• App Updates: Even if you don’t update the whole OS, Google Play Services pushes critical patches.

APKPure and Google Play Services