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The monthly \u201cGoogle System Release Notes<\/a>\u201d primarily detail what\u2019s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones\/tablets, Wear OS, Google\/Android TV, Auto, and PC.\u00a0Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.<\/p>\n The following first-party apps comprise the \u201cGoogle System\u201d:<\/p>\n \t\t To update, open the Settings app > tap your name at the very top for \u201cGoogle services\u201d (on Pixel) > All services tab > Privacy & security > System services.<\/p>\n A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it\u2019s widely available. Some capabilities take months to fully launch.<\/p>\n \tAdvertisement – scroll for more content<\/p>\n Android WebView v149 (2026-05-20)<\/p>\n Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.<\/p>\n New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.<\/p>\n Important:\u00a0Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.<\/p>\n Google Play services v26.19 (2026-05-18)<\/p>\n Account Management<\/p>\n [Phone] You\u2019ll get an updated storage management experience with Material 3 Expressive UI design.<\/p>\n [Phone, Wear] Migration between two account systems (service flag to account capability).<\/p>\n Developer Services<\/p>\n [Phone] Bug fixes for Developer Services related services.<\/p>\n [Phone] Add AppFunctions to Google Play services.<\/p>\n [Auto] With this update, Android Credential Manager supports Automotive devices, so you can use saved passwords and passkeys, with the option to use your phone for passkey authentication.<\/p>\n Device Connectivity<\/p>\n [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.<\/p>\n Safety & Emergency<\/p>\n \u00a0[Phone] Bug fixes for Safety & Emergency related services.<\/p>\n Security & Privacy<\/p>\n [Phone] This update adds Theft Protection support for newly set up and activated devices in the UK.<\/p>\n [Phone] With this update, Remote Lock and Theft Detection Lock turn on by default on Android 17 devices.<\/p>\n [Phone] A survey may be displayed when disabling Advanced Protection mode.<\/p>\n Google Play Store v51.5 (2026-05-18)<\/p>\n [Phone] You can now access Play Collections.<\/p>\n [Phone] This feature lets players report gamer profile names in the Play Store.<\/p>\n [Phone] You can now view detailed daily playtime stats when you select streak icons.<\/p>\n [Phone] You can now share feedback on the games you\u2019ve recently played to help improve recommendations.<\/p>\n [Phone] You can now find app content in the Play Store from your installed apps.<\/p>\n Android System Intelligence B.25 (2026-05-14)<\/p>\n [Phone] Bug fixes and maintenance changes.<\/p>\n Google Play services v26.18 (2026-05-11)<\/p>\n Account Management<\/p>\n [Phone, TV, Wear] You\u2019ll now get an improved Trusted Contacts feature for supervised users.<\/p>\n [PC] This update expands the Family Link \u201cAdd\/remove user\u201d setting so supervised users can grant admin access to other users on devices that support multiple admins.<\/p>\n Device Connectivity<\/p>\n [Phone] With this update, Quick Share lets you transfer content from Android to iOS with a QR code and cloud transfer.<\/p>\n Safety & Emergency<\/p>\n [Phone] You can now translate public safety broadcasts from Wireless Emergency Alerts into your device\u2019s system language.<\/p>\n Security & Privacy<\/p>\n [Phone] With the new update, a scam prevention feature automatically ends calls that impersonate supported bank phone numbers.<\/p>\n [Phone] You\u2019ll get an improved experience for Advanced Protection features.<\/p>\n Utilities<\/p>\n [Phone] You can now back up and restore Autofill with Google settings.<\/p>\n Wallet<\/p>\n [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Digital Wallet & Payments related processes in their apps.<\/p>\n Google Play Store v51.4 (2026-05-11)<\/p>\n [Phone] With this update, AI Overview and Ask Play provide content-focused search results for Sports, Media and Entertainment, with access to trailers and where to watch.<\/p>\n [Phone] You can now enjoy samples of manga and webtoons on participating comic apps directly on the app\u2019s detail page to preview and discover your favorite comics.<\/p>\n [Phone] You can now opt in to get super weekly rewards and other offers right in your inboxes through notifications and email.<\/p>\n Google Play services v26.17 (2026-05-04)<\/p>\n Account Management<\/p>\n [PC] This update adds a warning screen when you sign in with a Dasher account on Android desktop devices.<\/p>\n Developer Services<\/p>\n [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.<\/p>\n Wallet<\/p>\n [Phone] Bug fixes for Wallet related services.<\/p>\n Google Play Store v51.3 (2026-05-04)<\/p>\n [Phone] With this update, you can open Google Play Sidekick from the notification drawer.<\/p>\n [Phone] You can now ask questions and share advice about the games you play in Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Google-System-Updates-2026-1.jpg\")
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