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”:
To update, open the Settings app > tap your name at the very top for “Google services” (on Pixel) > All services tab > Privacy & security > System services.
A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it’s widely available. Some capabilities take months to fully launch.
Google Play services v26.29 (2026-07-27)
Developer Services
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.
System Management
- [Phone] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
Utilities
- [Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Digital Wallet & Payments related processes in their apps.
- [Phone] With this update, Pix users can now use Gboard within communication applications.
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Digital Wallet & Payments related processes in their apps.
- [Wear] Users can set up express pay for their Pixel Watch directly from their watch. Feature onboarding will also be smoother for new watch users.
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] With this update, the “Connected apps” menu item is now called “Linked apps.”
Google Play Store v52.5 (2026-07-27)
- [Phone] With this update, you’ll experience improved stability and better user…