The monthlyGoogle System Release Notes“It mainly details what’s new in Play services, Play Store and the Play system update on 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 proprietary applications make up the “Google System”:
To update, open the Settings app > tap your name at the top for “Google Services” (on Pixel) > All services tab > Privacy & security > System services.
A feature listed in the changelog does not mean it is widely available. Some capabilities take months to fully launch.
Google Play Services v26.15 (2026-04-20)
Device connectivity
- (Auto, Phone, Wear) Bug fixes for device connections and services related to system diagnosis and administration.
Location and context
- (Phone) Bug fixes for services related to location services.
Wallet
- (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 will get a new entry point for MyCommute.
Android B.24 system intelligence (2026-04-16)
- (Phone) Maintenance changes.
Google Play Services v26.14 (2026-04-13)
Account management
- (Phone) With this update, you’ll get a faster way to set up your device when transferring accounts and settings from an existing device.
System management
- (Car, PC, Phone, TV, Wear) You can now find open source licenses for Android Pulse on GMS Core.
Wallet
- (Phone) You can now control how private passes work in Wallet with other Google services like Autofill through new per-swipe 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 user review summaries.
- (Phone) You can now create a gamer profile directly from the You tab.
- (Phone) Now you can play some games in the You tab without installation.
Google Play Services v26.13 (2026-04-06)
Account management
- (Automatic) When a user signs in to their Google Account on Android Automotive devices using a QR code, the sign-in confirmation displays the name of the requesting device.
Device connectivity
- (Phone) New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support processes related to device connectivity in their apps.
Location and context
- (Phone) With this update, the location sharing APIs are refined and new location requests are introduced.
- (Phone) With this update, store visits from location history on the device are processed more frequently.
System management
- (Car, PC, Phone, TV, Wear) Updates to system management services that improve security and stability.
Wallet
- (Phone) Bug fixes for Wallet related services.
Google Play Store v50.9 (2026-04-06)
- (Phone) This update adds download numbers to some app and game ads to help you make informed decisions.
- (Phone) You can now join and compete in Play Games Leagues directly from the You tab.
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