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 v26.21 (2026-06-01)
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.
Security & Privacy
- [Phone] You can now import and export passwords and passkeys between Google Password Manager and third-party password managers with the Credential Exchange standard.
Google Play Store v51.7 (2026-06-01)
- [Phone] With this update, sales prices and discount details, such as offer and dates, are clearer and more visible across the Play Store.
- [Auto, Phone, TV] You’ll get a refreshed design in Play Store dialogs when you get or buy an app to continue.
- [Phone] With this update, pre-registration and auto-install use a single flow.
- [Phone] You can now receive notifications about monthly challenges through Play Store pop-up banners.
- [Phone] You can now receive notifications for Loyalty MAX challenges via pop-up banners on the Google Play Store.
- [Phone] You can now find app content on installed app store listing pages in the Play Store and visit Play Collections to browse similar content.
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