A monthly “Google System Release Note” provides information about the latest Android google system updates and improvements to Google Play services, Play Stores, and Play systems. These updates apply to Android phones, tablets, Wear OS devices, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PCs.
Some changes are designed to improve the experience for regular users, while others are created to help developers build better apps and services in Android google system.
The “Google System” includes the following first-party apps:
Adaptive Connectivity Services: Go to the “All apps” list in Settings and open the app info to check the version number.
Android System Intelligence: Open the app info.
Android System Key Verifier: Open the app info.
Android System SafetyCore: Open the app info.
Android TV Core Services
Android WebView: Open the app info.
Device Health Services: Open the app info.
Settings Services: Open the app info.
Google Play Store: Open the app info.
Google Play System Update: Go to Settings > About phone > Android version.
SIM Manager: Open the app info.
Android Google System Intelligence U.41/V.16 (2025-01-20)
[Phone] Fixes and improvements for the Pixel Now Playing Album Art feature.
Google Play Store v44.6 (2025-01-20)
[Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal users can now purchase Google Play using their local currency.
[Phone] You will now see a VPN badge on VPN apps that have been independently verified.
Google Play services v25.01 (2025-01-13)
Developer Services
- [Phone] New tools and features are available for Google and third-party app developers to improve utility-related processes in their apps.
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Android WebView v132 (2025-01-07)
Here’s the expanded and simplified translation:
Google and third-party app developers have added new tools and features to improve web content display within their apps.
Some updates enhance security, privacy, and bug fixes to improve performance and stability.
Important: Some of these features are still experimental and may only be available to select users for testing.
As we start the year, updates are minimal. The stable Android 15 Pixel phone still uses the November 1, 2024, Google Play system update. Meanwhile, the latest stable version of Play services is 24.49.33.
These updates show Google’s continued effort to ensure a smooth and secure user experience.
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Google Play Store v44.4 (2025-01-06)
[Phone] When browsing apps, you can now find different formats displayed on the App Details page. In addition to screenshots, videos, user reviews, and feature highlights, these formats provide a better understanding of what the app offers before downloading.
The purpose of this change is to improve browsing experiences. It also makes it easier for users to choose which applications to download.