That is why developer is complaining. Using that used to work but does not anymore, possibly because of security protocols. Also it seems like Google is using

That is why developer is complaining. Using that used to work but does not anymore, possibly because of security protocols. Also it seems like Google is using a secret api in the Android app. Why not just slap the tag 'Beta' on the api and publish it? It may suck when an api changes but at least it is in the developer's control to get his app working again.