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downloadable package from the <a href="{@docRoot}tools/help/sdk-manager.html">SDK
Manager</a>. The download includes the client library and code samples.
</p>
+
+<p>
+ To develop using the <a href="{@docRoot}reference/gms-packages.html">Google
+ Play services APIs</a>, you must download the Google Play services SDK.
+ Additionally, you must provide a physical <strong>development device</strong> on
+ which you can run and debug your app. You can develop on any compatible Android
+ device that runs Android 2.2 or higher and includes the Google Play Store.
+ Ideally, you would develop and test the app on a variety of devices, including
+ both phones and tablets.
+</p>
-<p>You must download the Google Play services SDK in order to develop using the
-<a href="{@docRoot}reference/gms-packages.html">Google Play services APIs</a>. However, <strong>you
-cannot use the Android emulator</strong> to test an app that depends on the Google Play services
-APIs&mdash;you must use a real device running Android 2.2 or higher that includes
-Google Play Store.</p>
-
+<p class="note"><strong>Note</strong>: Google Play services is not supported on the
+Android emulator &mdash; to develop using the APIs, you need to provide a development
+device such as an Android phone or tablet.</p>
<p>To install the Google Play services SDK for development:</p>