Get Exclusive Android December 2024 Google System Update Features and Fixes
The Evolution of Google Play Services and Store
In the "Google System Release Notes," we take a look at the latest developments in Play services, Play Store, and system updates across various Android devices. These changes primarily focus on improvements for end users and developers. In this article, we’ll dive deeper into the key updates and new features introduced in the latest versions of Google Play services and Play Store.
First-Party Apps: What Makes Up the "Google System"
The Google System includes the following first-party apps:
Availability of New Features
Not all new features are available to the public immediately. Some take months to be fully launched.
Release Notes
Below, we’ll go over the latest release notes for Google Play services and Play Store.
Google Play services v24.50 (2024-12-23)
- Account Management: [Phone] If you’re a supervised user, you’ll get access to the Digital Wellbeing suite to help you disconnect and reduce interruptions on your device.
- Security & Privacy: [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get updates to the Google Password Manager settings.
Google Play Store v44.1 (2024-12-16)
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll receive updated notifications from Google Play.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get visual improvements on apps and games categories on the search tab.
- [Phone] The Share apps feature on Google Play will be retiring.
Google Play services v24.49 (2024-12-16)
- Device Connectivity: [Phone] With the new cross-device services with invitations settings screen, you’ll be able to find, invite, and turn on cross-device features.
- System Management: [Wear] With this new feature, you’ll be able to update the timezone of your watch to match your current location, even when your watch is offline.
- System Management: [Wear] When you update your wearable device, Wi-Fi and cellular networks will now be prioritized over Bluetooth for faster downloads. If Wi-Fi isn’t available, you can choose your preferred network instead.
And many more!
Remember:
Not all new features are available to the public immediately. Some take months to be fully launched. A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it’s widely available.
We hope you enjoyed this summary of the latest updates in Google Play services and Play Store! Stay tuned for more information and developments in the world of Android and Google services.
