Is there any push notification service in Android like Apple Push Notification Service?

Question

I want to provide a push notification service to Android phone users, is there any push notification service in Android like Apple Push Notification Service?

Answer 1

Oh yes! Its called C2DM . Do check it out!

Edit: Tutorial link added!

Edit: For completeness, C2DM has now been deprecated in favor of Google Cloud Messaging

Edit: GCM has now been replaced by Firebase Cloud Messaging

Answer 2

Try this GCM Google Cloud Messaging for Android

Answer 3

Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) is the new version of GCM . It inherits the reliable and scalable GCM infrastructure, plus new features.

Reference: GCM and FCM frequently Asked Questions