The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”:
Adaptive Connectivity Services: Search the “All apps” list in Settings and open App info for the version number
Android System Intelligence: App info
Android System Key Verifier: App info
Android System SafetyCore: App info
Android TV Core Services
Android WebView: App info
Device Health Services: App info
Settings Services: App info
Google Play Store: App info
Google Play system update: Settings > About phone > Android version
SIM Manager: App info
A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it’s widely available. Some capabilities take months to fully launch.
Google Play services v25.10 (2025-03-17)
Security & Privacy
[Phone] You can now delete all data in Google Password Manager.
Support
[Phone] With this new update, you’ll get a prompt in the Google Guide campaign to enable Photos backup.
Wallet
[Phone] We’ve added animations to some cards that play when you tap them.
[Phone, Wear] With this feature, you’ll get an improved user experience for access cards setup.
[Phone] We’ve redesigned Campus ID to improve your overall experience.
Google Play Store v45.4 (2025-03-17)
[Phone] With the new Voice Search page, you can search easily and more accurately with your voice.
SIM Manager v31 (2025-03-14)
[Phone] General bug fixes and reliability improvements.
Google Play services v25.09 (2025-03-10)
Developer Services
[Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
[Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Analytics & Diagnostics related processes in their apps.
Device Connectivity
[Phone] With this feature, you’ll get an improved interface for the “Cast Options” settings screen.
[Phone] With this update, you can find available Thread networks and nearby border routers to simplify network management.
Support
[Phone] With this feature, you’ll be provided with information about the new features and capabilities of the latest Android OS version.
[Phone] With this feature, you’ll receive updates about new ways to use Gemini.
System Management
[Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity.
Utilities
[Phone] You can now sync your SIM contacts to your Google account.
Wallet
[Phone, Wear] With this new update, Google Wallet enhances asymmetric protocol support for NFC readers.
[Phone, Wear] With this update, supervised users can now access Wallet with appropriate parental supervision.
[Phone] With this feature, you can provide feedback about your experience with Digital Car Key.
Google Play Store v45.3 (2025-03-10)
[Phone] With the update, you’ll find the app’s review page in a 2-column layout on large screen devices.
Device Health Services v1.27.0.731092006 (2025-03-03)
[Phone] Optimizations for Adaptive Battery functionalities.
Google Play services v25.08 (2025-03-03)
Account Management
[Phone] With this feature, we’ve improved the login reliability for teens and children.
Wallet
[Phone, Wear] With this update, Google Wallet will launch in new countries.
Google Play Store v45.2 (2025-03-03)
[Phone] With the addition of new topic pages on Google Play, you can now explore game genres more easily and in greater depth.
[Phone] You can now install and open apps more easily with a new install bar, even after you scroll down the app details page.
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