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 System WebView: App info
Android TV Core Services
Device Health Services: App info
Google Partner Setup: App info
Google Play Protect Service: App info
Google Play services: App info
Google Play Services for AR: App info
Google Play Store: App info
Google Play system update: Settings > About phone > Android version
Private Compute Services: App info
Settings Services: App info
SIM Manager: App info
System parental controls: 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 v25.44 (2025-11-10)
Account Management
[Phone] You now get a clear information before you block Gemini app through Parental Controls.
Developer Services
[Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.
Safety & Emergency
[Phone] With this update, you’ll now get an integrated live video experience when you make emergency calls.
Security & Privacy
[Auto, Phone, TV] You can now back up and restore SMS retriever preferences on Android.
System Management
[Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Stability.
Wallet
[Phone] The Cards QR feature is no longer available in the Brazil region.
Google Play Store v48.8 (2025-11-10)
[Phone] With this update, users can uninstall apps from the Play Store listing on their phone without using the device.
[Phone] You can view all active subscriptions and Play Points earned this year in the Subscription center.
Android TV Core Services v7.2.3 (2025-11-03)
Introducing account capabilities for Backdrop and updating SDK version to 36.
Google Play services v25.43 (2025-11-03)
Account Management
[Phone] You’ll now get an improved Parent-managed contacts and School Time features for easier supervision.
[Phone] You’ll get an improved Storage section of Google Settings.
Developer Services
[PC, Phone] Supports customizing a camera for scanning images.
System Management
[Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Stability.
Utilities
[Auto, Phone] With this update, Android Autofill now supports CVV storage and retrieval.
Wallet
[Phone] Pix payment is now available for GBoard users.
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