Google+ Platform for Android
Create an engaging social experience by integrating Google+ features in your app. You can authenticate users and allow them to sign in, add +1 buttons so users can recommend your app content, and allow users to share rich content with Google+.
The Google+ Android API reference is available here on developer.android.com, but for more information about integrating Google+, visit:
Key Developer Features
Sign in with Google+
Allow users to easily and securely sign in to your app using their Google+ credentials. This allows you to know who they are on Google+ and to build a more personalized experience in your app. Add sign in.
Share to Google+
Display a Share dialog that lets your users share rich content from your app, including text, photos, URL attachments, and location, into the Google+ stream. Add sharing with Google+.
Recommend content
Add a native +1 button so users can recommend content from your app. When users +1, they can also share content with their circles. These endorsements can give your app more credibility and help it grow faster. Add the +1 button.
Getting Started
1. Get the Google Play services SDK
The Google+ Android APIs are part of the Google Play services platform.
To get started, set up the Google Play services SDK.
2. Run the sample
Once you've installed the Google Play services package, the Google+ sample is located in <android-sdk>/extras/google-play-services/samples/plus and shows you how to use the major components of the Google+ Android APIs.
3. Read the documentation
Read the Google+ Platform Terms of Service.
For quick access while developing your Android apps, the Google+ API reference is available here on developer.android.com.
Detailed documentation for the Google+ Android APIs is available with the rest of the Google+ developer documents at developers.google.com/+.
