Google aims to improve the way Android devices connect and work with each other, clearly quoting Apple’s book. The tech company is known for its innovation and is now focusing on making Android devices more useful and connected. The latest updates to Google Play Services reveal exciting developments that promise to improve the way data is exchanged between Android and ChromeOS devices.

Updated “service across devices” is now called “Devices and sharing”

The latest version, 6/24/2012, introduces an updated “cross-device service” now called “Devices and Sharing.” As its name suggests, it brings three practical features that can change the way we use our devices: call forwarding, hotspot sharing and Wi-Fi sharing.

The call forwarding function allows you to transfer a call from one device to another without leaving it, if both devices are connected to the same Google account. Hotspot sharing is the simplicity of letting one device control another’s Wi-Fi hotspot connection. There’s also Wi-Fi Sharing, which makes it easy to share Wi-Fi passwords between devices (in addition to sharing a QR code); so it’s easier than ever to stay connected.

But Google doesn’t stop there. They are also working on something called Device Groups. This upcoming feature will allow users to group multiple devices under a single Google Account, enabling new levels of interaction between them. With these updates, the Californian startup is working hard to create a more seamless and integrated experience for Android users, challenging Apple’s dominance in the “ecosystem” space. These improvements are expected to make life with Android devices more compatible, convenient and connected.