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 System Key Verifier: App info
Android System SafetyCore: App info
Android System WebView: App info
Android TV Core Services
Device Health Services: App info
Google Partner Setup: App info
Google Play Protect Service: App info
Google Play services: App info
Google Play Services for AR: App info
Google Play Store: App info
Google Play system update: Settings > About phone > Android version
Private Compute Services: App info
Settings Services: App info
SIM Manager: App info
System parental controls: App info
A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it’s widely available. Some capabilities take months to fully launch.
Google Play services v25.36 (2025-09-15)
Account Management
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[Auto] With this update, you’ll now get an improved Google sign-in engagement and discovery in Automotive.
[Wear] You can now use the dashboard in Parental Controls with an expressive theme.
Developer Services
[Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context related processes in their apps.
Device Connectivity
[Phone] With this feature, you can transfer supervised accounts to your new device with QuickStart.
[Phone, Wear] Bug fixes for Device Connections related services.
System Management
[Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Performance.
Google Play Store v48.0 (2025-09-15)
[Phone] At the top of the Apps tab, we’ve added a new featured format.
[Phone] Users in South Korea will now find a dedicated entertainment section under Apps.
Google Play services v25.35 (2025-09-08)
Developer Services
[Phone] With this update, Document Scanner now supports expressive design.
Device Connectivity
[Phone, Wear] Bug fixes for Device Connections related services.
Security & Privacy
[Phone] Phone theft protection is now on by default for new devices in Brazil.
System Management
[Phone] With this update, phone number verification and reachability run automatically on setup. You can manage your preferences in Device Settings and Google Account.
Wallet
[Phone, Wear] Provision access cards from work profile to personal profile.
Google Play Store v47.9 (2025-09-08)
[Phone] With the new task-based search feature, you can find apps that can help you finish your tasks.
Google Play services v25.34 (2025-09-01)
Account Management
[Phone] Bug fixes for Account Management related services.
Device Connectivity
[Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
[Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
Safety & Emergency
[Phone] With this update, backup and restore for theft protection is now available.
Wallet
[Phone, Wear] You can now authenticate a tap transaction if your phone stays locked for more than 30 seconds.
Google Play Store v47.8 (2025-09-01)