What’s new in Android’s June 2024 Google System Updates
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 system update (2024-06-28)
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve device connectivity, network usage, security, stability and updatability.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for System Management and Diagnostics-related services.
Google Play services v24.25 (2024-06-26)
Wallet
- [Wear] With this new feature, you can now use American Express for Wallet on Fitbit.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now add an e-wallet as your payment method or use your linked e-wallets in Google Pay to complete payments.
- [Phone] With this update, you'll see new features for the IDs that you add to Wallet.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now use Pix as your payment method in Wallet.
System management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve device storage, privacy and security.
Android System Intelligence U.28 (2024-06-24)
- [Phone] Live Captions bug fixes.
- [Phone] Live Translate bug fixes.
Google Play Store v41.6 (2024-06-24)
- [Phone] With the new South African badging feature in Play Store, you can now easily identify apps that were made in South Africa.
Google Play services v24.24 (2024-06-19)
Wallet
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Digital Wallet & Payments related processes in their apps.
Security & Privacy
- [PC, Phone, TV] Bug fixes for Security & Privacy related services.
Google Play Store v41.5 (2024-06-17)
- [PC, Phone, TV] With this new feature, you’ll get improved protection from Google Play Protect when you install apps.
Google Play services v24.23 (2024-06-12)
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Account Management related processes in their apps.
Safety & Emergency
- [Phone] With this new security feature, you’ll be able to set a lost or stolen device to auto-lock once it loses connectivity.
Utilities
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now use your USB and Wi-Fi at the same time to backup and restore your device during setup.
Device Health Services v1.27.0.638152889 (2024-06-11)
- [Phone] Optimizations for Adaptive Battery functionalities.
Android WebView v126 (2024-06-05)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Android WebView v126 (2024-06-05)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Google Play services v24.22 (2024-06-05)
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Device Connections related services.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be able to use Android Setup Wizard to set up non-card payment methods.
Google Play Store v41.3 (2024-06-03)
- [Phone] Subscription benefits may appear in search results and app store listings.
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Google System Release Notes