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 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.
Android System Key Verifier v1.42 (2024-10-14)
Developer Services
[Phone] Android System Key Verifier is a service that lets developers store end-to-end encryption keys.
Google Play Store v43.2 (2024-10-14)
[Phone] You may see developer-provided animations on promotional content cards.
[Phone] With this new feature, you’ll find offers in the Search results page.
[Phone] You can now discover new ways to use Play discounts and earn Google Play Points.
[Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] With this new feature, you’ll get improved search results when you search for apps in Google Play.
Google Play services v24.40 (2024-10-14)
Security & Privacy
[Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Security & Privacy related processes in their apps.
Wallet
[Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Digital Wallet & Payments related processes in their apps.
System Management
[Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Network Usage.
Android WebView v130 (2024-10-09)
Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Instant hotspot widely rolled out with Cross-device services last month, and is getting a “new status icon.”
Google Play services v24.39 (2024-10-07)
Device Connectivity
[Phone] With instant hotspot, you’ll now see a notification when your hotspot is available and a new status icon once you’re connected.
[Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
Utilities
[Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.
Google Play Store v43.1 (2024-10-07)
[Phone] When you set up your new watch, you’ll see some visual improvements in the device setup screen.
[PC, Phone] You’ll now find more games with achievements on the Search results and Details pages.
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