Google System Services Release Notes

Google Play services v26.20 (2026-05-25)

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.
• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.

• [Phone] This update adds Theft Protection support for newly set up and activated devices in Latin America.

• [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Device Storage.

• [Phone] With this update, authorized users on supported vehicles can now re-share keys with family members or service providers with detailed access control. New Co-owner, Guest, and Service roles also support key sharing between your devices, such as your phone and watch.

Google Play Store v51.6 (2026-05-25)

• [Phone] You will see more content displayed on larger screens.
• [Phone] You can now save your broken game streaks with restores.

Android WebView v149 (2026-05-20)

• 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.

Google Play services v26.19 (2026-05-18)

• [Phone] You'll get an updated storage management experience with Material 3 Expressive UI design.
• [Phone, Wear] Migration between two account systems (service flag to account capability).

• [Phone] Bug fixes for Developer Services related services.
• [Phone] Add AppFunctions to Google Play services.
• [Auto] With this update, Android Credential Manager supports Automotive devices, so you can use saved passwords and passkeys, with the option to use your phone for passkey authentication.

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

•  [Phone] Bug fixes for Safety & Emergency related services.

• [Phone] This update adds Theft Protection support for newly set up and activated devices in the UK.
• [Phone] With this update, Remote Lock and Theft Detection Lock turn on by default on Android 17 devices.
• [Phone] A survey may be displayed when disabling Advanced Protection mode.

Google Play Store v51.5 (2026-05-18)

• [Phone] You can now access Play Collections.
• [Phone] This feature lets players report gamer profile names in the Play Store.
• [Phone] You can now view detailed daily playtime stats when you select streak icons.
• [Phone] You can now share feedback on the games you've recently played to help improve recommendations.
• [Phone] You can now find app content in the Play Store from your installed apps.

Android System Intelligence B.25 (2026-05-14)

• [Phone] Bug fixes and maintenance changes.

Private Compute Services B.25 (2026-05-11)

• [Phone] Maintenance changes.

Google Play services v26.18 (2026-05-11)

• [Phone, TV, Wear] You'll now get an improved Trusted Contacts feature for supervised users.
• [PC] This update expands the Family Link "Add/remove user" setting so supervised users can grant admin access to other users on devices that support multiple admins.

• [Phone] With this update, Quick Share lets you transfer content from Android to iOS with a QR code and cloud transfer.

• [Phone] You can now translate public safety broadcasts from Wireless Emergency Alerts into your device's system language.
• [Phone] Enable Gemini integration for security settings.

• [Phone] With the new update, a scam prevention feature automatically ends calls that impersonate supported bank phone numbers.
• [Phone] You'll get an improved experience for Advanced Protection features.

• [Phone] You can now back up and restore Autofill with Google settings.

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Digital Wallet & Payments related processes in their apps.
• [Phone] Improve the current 'Add to Wallet' search experience in Google Wallet app to help users adding loyalty passes easily.

Google Play Store v51.4 (2026-05-11)

• [Phone] With this update, AI Overview and Ask Play provide content-focused search results for Sports, Media and Entertainment, with access to trailers and where to watch.
• [Phone] You can now enjoy samples of manga and webtoons on participating comic apps directly on the app's detail page to preview and discover your favorite comics.
• [Phone] You can now opt in to get super weekly rewards and other offers right in your inboxes through notifications and email.

Google Play services v26.17 (2026-05-04)

• [PC] This update adds a warning screen when you sign in with a Dasher account on Android desktop devices.

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.

• [Phone] Bug fixes for Wallet related services.

Google Play Store v51.3 (2026-05-04)

• [Phone] With this update, you can open Google Play Sidekick from the notification drawer.
• [Phone] You can now ask questions and share advice about the games you play in Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

Google Play services v26.16 (2026-04-27)

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Account Management related processes in their apps.
• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Account Management related processes in their apps.

• [Phone] With the update to Wallet, bank accounts now appear for Pix users in Brazil.

Google Play Store v51.2 (2026-04-27)

• [Phone] You can now find an additional view of an app's content rating.
• [Phone] With this update, auto-invoked inline install calls no longer deeplink into the Google Play Store.
• [Phone] You'll now find a badge that highlights apps designed for large screens.
• [Phone] You can now access Collections on tablets when you touch and hold the Play Store app icon or add the Play widget from Android widget settings.
• [Phone] With this update, you can now review subscription plans you own in app ratings and reviews.

Android WebView v148 (2026-04-22)

• 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.

Google Play services v26.15 (2026-04-20)

• [Auto, Phone, Wear] Bug fixes for Device Connections and System Management & Diagnostics related services.
• [TV] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity.

• [Phone] Bug fixes for Location Services related services.

• [Phone] With this update, a message at the bottom of the screen tells the user how to add a card to Wallet.
• [Phone] With this update, you'll get a new entry point for MyCommute.

Android System Intelligence B.24 (2026-04-16)

• [Phone] Maintenance changes.

Google Play services v26.14 (2026-04-13)

• [Phone] With this update, you'll get a faster way to set up your device when you transfer accounts and settings from an existing device.

• [Phone] You can now get more accurate location results.

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] You can now find open source licenses for Android Pulse in GMS Core.
• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Performance.

• [Phone] You can now control how private passes in Wallet work with other Google services like Autofill through new per-pass privacy settings.
• [Phone] You can now use a redesigned Wallet interface for quick access, search, and discovery.

Google Play Store v51.0 (2026-04-13)

• [Phone] You can now provide feedback on AI-generated summaries of user reviews.
• [Phone] You can now create a Gamer Profile directly from You tab.
• [Phone] You can now play some games on the You tab with no install required.

Private Compute Services B.24 (2026-04-13)

• [Phone] Ongoing maintenance and bug fixes; Accessibility improvement.

Google Play services v26.13 (2026-04-06)

• [Auto] When a user signs in to their Google account on Android Automotive devices via QR code, the sign-in confirmation displays the requesting device's name.

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

• [Phone] With this update, Location Sharing APIs are refined and new location requests are introduced.
• [Phone] With this update, On-Device Location History Store Visits processes more frequently.

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Security and Stability.

• [Phone] Bug fixes for Wallet related services.

Google Play Store v50.9 (2026-04-06)

• [Phone] You can now join and compete in Play Games Leagues directly from the You tab.

Google Play services v26.12 (2026-03-30)

• [Auto, Phone, TV] Bug fixes for Developer Services related services.
• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.
• [Auto, PC, Phone, Wear] Bug fixes for Developer Services related services.

• [PC] With updates to Fast Pair, users can now use Fast Pair for Large Screen to quickly connect devices to a desktop computer.
• [Auto] You can now use Quick Share on Automotive devices.

• Wireless Emergency Alerts now include a map view so you can find the affected area and your location directly from the alert notification.

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Updatability.

Android TV Core Services v7.4.0 (2025-03-27)

• Enabling Audit recording for user consent to enhance screensaver experience in backdrop.

Google Play services v26.11 (2026-03-23)

• [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.

• [Phone] This update includes new Android features from Gemini, Search, Photos, Gmail, and Messages.

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Storage and Stability.

Google Play Store v50.7 (2026-03-23)

• [Phone] You can now use search terms to find information from the All Reviews Page faster.

Android System Intelligence B.23 (2026-03-20)

• [Phone] Maintenance changes.

Private Compute Services B.23 (2026-03-16)

• [Phone] Maintenance changes.

Google Play services v26.10 (2026-03-16)

• [PC, Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

• [PC, Phone] Wi-Fi Sync helps keep users’ devices online by making it easy to share and sync known, trusted Wi-Fi networks across a user’s personal device ecosystem, ensuring that wherever connectivity is available, it’s quickly and easily accessible.

Google Play Store v50.6 (2026-03-16)

• [Phone] With this update, you can try select premium games for a limited time before purchase.
• [Wear] You can now find animated placeholders while the Browse page loads.

Google Play services v26.09 (2026-03-09)

• [Phone] You can now control screen brightness in WebViews.

• [Phone] Autofill with Google and Credential Manager now coordinate to prevent simultaneous dialogs, providing a smoother and more seamless experience when signing in or saving passwords.

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

• [Phone] With this feature, Find Hub now has additional security options.

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity.
• [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Stability.

• [Phone] You'll now get more support for digital credentials.
• [Wear] You can now pay with your watch at retail stores without launching the wallet app.
• [PC, Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Digital Wallet & Payments related processes in their apps.

Google Play Store v50.5 (2026-03-09)

• [Phone] With this update, the "Latest official videos" section on app detail pages for selected apps will support portrait format videos.
• [Phone] With the new PC Games on Play feature, you can now discover and play your mobile games on your PC.
• [Phone] With the revamped wishlist, you can easily save your favorite games and receive notifications when there is a price change.
• [Phone] With this update, you get faster updates for Gamer Profile features, such as Streaks, after your latest game activity.
• [Phone] Purchase select games once to unlock access across your phone, tablet, and PC.
• [Phone] Expands the content inventory for media recommendations by including movies and TV shows with poster images.

Google Play services v26.08 (2026-03-02)

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Analytics & Diagnostics related processes in their apps.

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Privacy.

Google Play Store v50.4 (2026-03-02)

• [Phone] With this feature, you'll find app recommendations through short-form video content.

Android WebView v146 (2026-02-25)

• 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.

Google Play services v26.07 (2026-02-23)

• [Wear] With this feature, you can now get earthquake alerts on your Wear devices even it's unpaired from the phone.

Google Play Store v50.3 (2026-02-23)

• [Phone] You can now track your progress across games with trophies in the You tab.
• [Phone] We are enabling a Persistent Navigation Bar on large screen devices similar to phones. With this launch you’ll be able to use the Play Store main navigation bar on more pages, like the search results, and app details, which will make it easier for you to navigate through the Play Store.

Google Play services v26.06 (2026-02-16)

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context related processes in their apps.

• [Phone] With this update, you'll get improved earthquake alert visuals.

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity.
• [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Updatability.
• [Phone, TV] Updates to system management services that improve Battery Life, Device Storage, and Network Usage.

• [Phone] With the new local file backup feature, you can automatically save your downloaded documents to Google Drive, ensuring they are safe and accessible from any of your devices.

Android System Intelligence B.22 (2026-02-16)

• [Phone] Maintenance changes.

Private Compute Services B.22 (2026-02-13)

• [Phone] Maintenance changes.

Google Play services v26.05 (2026-02-09)

• [Auto, Phone, Wear] This update lets you control the transit data display on the map when available.

• [Phone] With this update, you'll get improved Google Home setup experience with dynamic, device-specific visual instructions for device preparation and factory resets.
• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

• [Phone] With this update, you'll get more supported passports for ID Pass.

Google Play Store v50.1 (2026-02-09)

• [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] Content publication is no longer supported for outdated EngageSDK versions.

Google Play services v26.04 (2026-02-02)

• [Phone] You'll now get an improved experience when you purchase Google Account storage.

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Security & Privacy related processes in their apps.
• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.

• [Phone] With this feature, we've streamlined the new device setup process.

Android WebView v145 (2026-01-28)

• 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.

Google Play services v26.03 (2026-01-26)

• [Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Account Management related processes in their apps.
• [Auto] With this update, Google Accounts for users under 18 that were unable to sign in to Automotive devices before can now sign in when specific conditions are met.

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] This update allows account authentication through NFC security keys that support CTAP2.

• [Phone] You'll get an improved compatibility when you move your data across devices.

• [Phone] You can now create digital IDs when needed.
• [Phone] Bug fixes for Wallet related services.

Google Play Store v49.9 (2026-01-26)

• [Phone] This update collapses subtasks in Organized by AI section in search results.

Android System Intelligence B.21 (2026-01-22)

• [Phone] Message Armour new languages support; Maintenance changes.

Private Compute Services B.21 (2026-01-19)

• [Phone] Maintenance changes.

Google Play services v26.02 (2026-01-19)

• [Phone] This feature updates the opt-out of supervision process and may require parental approval.

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context related processes in their apps.

• [Wear] This update adjusts text and icons in backup settings on Wear OS devices.

• [Phone] With this new feature, your device securely backs up logs with privacy protection and tamper resistance, and limits access to the user.

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.

Google Play Store v49.8 (2026-01-19)

• [Phone] Adds support for real-time updates of unlocked game achievements in the Play Store.

Google Play services v26.01 (2026-01-12)

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context related processes in their apps.

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Stability.

• [Phone, Wear] You can now view transactions from other devices and online purchases that use virtual card numbers.

Google Play Store v49.7 (2026-01-12)

• [Phone] Allow users to select from multiple prizes instead of receiving a single one.

Android WebView v144 (2026-01-07)

• 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.