Barcode Reading
Another app allows an app to access a wide range of 1D or 2D barcode standards. Developers had to jump through many hoops to avoid kicking you out of the app. And install a scanner under previous Apps. It could be an excellent enhancement for shopping comparison apps. That let you scan a barcode to pull up a price or other details about a product.
Cloud Messaging Nearby App
Play Services also touted improvements to its Cloud Messaging App, which developers tap into to send you instant notifications. Developers can put a rush on certain statements. Hence, they arrive faster or allow an app to generate a report based on your location. So, the Nearby App is now live in Play Services 7.8, adding multi-screen and multi-player gaming and allowing users to collaborate over a virtual whiteboard.
