monthly”Google System Release Notes” primarily details updates to Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto and Play services on PC, Play Store and Play system update. Some features are aimed at end users and others at developers.
The following first-party applications involve the “Google System”:
To update, open Settings app > Google services (on Pixel) > All services tab > Privacy & security > Tap your name at the top for system services.
Just because a feature appears in the changelog doesn’t mean it’s widely available. Some features take months to fully activate.
Google Play Services v26.21 (2026-06-01)
Developer Services
- (Phone) New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support Maps-related processes in their apps.
Security and Privacy
- (Phone) You can now import and export passwords and passkeys between Google Password Manager and third-party password managers with the Credential Exchange standard.
Google Play Store v51.7 (2026-06-01)
- (Phone) With this update, sale prices and discount details like offers and dates are clearer and more visible in the Play Store.
- (Auto, Phone, TV) You will get an updated design in the Play Store dialogs when you get or buy an app to continue.
- (Phone) With this update, pre-registration and automatic installation use a single flow.
- (Phone) You can now receive monthly challenge notifications via Play Store pop-up banners.
- (Phone) You can now receive notifications for Loyalty MAX challenges via pop-up banners in the Google Play Store.
- (Phone) You can now find app content on Play Store installed app store listing pages and visit Play Collections to view similar content.
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