The monthly “Google System Release Notes” mainly details what’s new in Play Services, Play Store and Play System Update on Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are intended for developers.
The following proprietary applications constitute the “Google System”:
A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it is widely available. Some features take months to fully launch.
Google Play Services v25.40 (2025-10-13)
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features that allow 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 components that do not communicate internally.
Security and Privacy
- [Phone] A new page now displays applications that request advanced protection status.
Google Play Store v48.4 (2025-10-13)
- [Phone] With notification comments, you can indicate your preferences for a more personalized notification experience.
Google Play Services v25.39 (06/10/2025)
Account management
- [Phone] You can now use Quick Start with supervised accounts.
- [Phone] You will now see updated themes in user journeys related to monitoring.
- [Phone] With this update, the profile picture now has a new design.
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features that allow Google and third-party app developers to support account management and security and privacy processes in their apps.
Safety and emergency
- [Phone] With this update, Google Messages’ Sensitive Content Warnings feature can now detect explicit nude media in shared videos.
- [Phone] You will get an enhanced experience with Do Not Disturb Driving mode.
Google Play Store v48.3 (2025-10-06)
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] You will now receive updated icons in some Google Play Protect notifications.
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