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”:
A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it’s widely available. Some capabilities take months to fully launch.
Google Play services v25.40 (2025-10-13)
Developer Services
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[Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.
Device Connectivity
[Phone] With this update, you can now pair LE Audio devices with multiple parts that don’t communicate internally.
Security & Privacy
[Phone] A new page now shows apps that ask for Advanced Protection state.
Google Play Store v48.4 (2025-10-13)
[Phone] With notification feedback, you can indicate your preferences for a more personalized notification experience.
Google Play services v25.39 (2025-10-06)
Account Management
[Phone] You can now use Quick Start with supervised accounts.
[Phone] You’ll now experience updated themes across user journeys related to supervision.
[Phone] With this update, the profile picture now has a new design.
Developer Services
[Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Account Management and Security & Privacy related processes in their apps.
Safety & Emergency
[Phone] With this update, Sensitive Content Warnings feature in Google Messages can now detect explicit nude media in shared videos.
[Phone] You’ll get an improved experience with Driving Do Not Disturb mode.
Google Play Store v48.3 (2025-10-06)
[Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] You’ll now get updated icons in some Google Play Protect notifications.
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