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”:
- Adaptive Connectivity Services: Search the “All apps” list in Settings and open App info for the version number
- Android System Intelligence: App info
- Android TV Core Services
- Android WebView: App info
- Device Health Services: App info
- Settings Services: App info
- Google Play Store: App info
- Google Play system update: Settings > About phone > Android version
- SIM Manager: App info
A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it’s widely available. Some capabilities take months to fully launch.
Instant hotspot widely rolled out with Cross-device services last month, and is getting a “new status icon.”
Google Play services v24.39 (2024-10-07)
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] With instant hotspot, you’ll now see a notification when your hotspot is available and a new status icon once you’re connected.
- [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
Utilities
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.
Google Play Store v43.1 (2024-10-07)
- [Phone] When you set up your new watch, you’ll see some visual improvements in the device setup screen.
- [PC, Phone] You’ll now find more games with achievements on the Search results and Details pages.
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