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”:
A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it’s widely available. Some capabilities take months to fully launch.
Google Play services v25.46 (2025-11-24)
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Ads related processes in their apps.
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context 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.
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get one-tap transfer device suggestion chips in the media object and suggested devices section in the media output switcher.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Device Connections related services.
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
Security & Privacy
- [Phone] Support the new Find Hub item location sharing feature by providing a service to manage the encryption and aggregation of item locations shared by URL.
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Security.
- [Phone] Game developers can now choose a better time during gameplay to show the Google Play Games profile setup.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this update,…