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topicnews · September 29, 2024

Android: New Google system updates are here – these innovations came to many smartphones in September

Android: New Google system updates are here – these innovations came to many smartphones in September


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Android users have been spoiled for years with the operating system updating in the background several times a month. This rollout partly contains new functions that are also visible on the surface. Thanks to the continued increase in modularity, it was possible to die Google system updates We will look back on them as usual at the end of the month. As usual, the month of September had many interesting things to offer.


Next generation Android

Google System Updates is still a young line of updates that consists of operating system components that can be updated directly via the Play Store. This was previously known internally as “Project Mainline” and the changes were only communicated publicly in exceptional cases. But the new name also increased transparency and detailed information about the improvements is available several times a month.

By the way, the Google system updates are independent of the Google Play Services updates and the updates via the Google Play Store. While the system updates actually relate to the operating system itself, the Play Services are responsible for the attachment and the framework. The Google Play Store updates the apps used by the user and is therefore at the top level of the now three-tier update pyramid. Nevertheless, most of the updates in September relate to improvements related to the Google Play Store.

Here are the updates for the month of September, which Google rolled out in a total of four waves. The current form of display no longer sorts by category, but by the update wave and only below that into categories if necessary. Our presentation has been changed accordingly, but offers a similarly good overview. And so this month there are again some interesting new features in this update, which has already been rolled out for the first users.

Google system updates in September

Google Play Services, version 24.37 (09/23/2024)

Device connection

  • [Smartphone] With the “Instant Wi-Fi” feature, you can now share your Wi-Fi password with your other nearby devices with just a single tap.
  • [Smartphone] With this new feature, you can use QR codes to find nearby devices and transfer photos, videos, files and more.

Security & Emergencies

  • [Smartphone] Bug fixes in the area of ​​emergency and security services.

Wallet

  • [Smartphone] With this new feature, you can save your public transportation ticket (iPASS) to Google Wallet in Taiwan on your new Xiaomi smartphone.

System administration

  • [Smartphone] Updates to system management services that improve stability.
  • [Smartphone] This new feature explains the network usage of Google Play Services on a screen.
Google Play Store, version 42.9 (09/23/2024)
  • [Smartphone] With this new feature, you can now more easily check and correct your device’s Play Protect certification status.
  • [Smartphone] Google Play now offers a new place to discover the best of Play with the Search tab.
Google Play Services, version 24.36 (09/16/2024)

Utilities

  • [Auto, Smartphone] With this update, when using Verve credit cards in autofill, the Verve name and logo will now appear instead of a generic card icon.
Google Play Services, version 24.36 (09/11/2024)

Support

  • The Google Play Services beta program has been updated. It now includes beta versions of additional services from Google.
Android WebView, version 129 (09/11/2024)
  • Improvements in security and privacy updates and bug fixes.
  • New features for Google and third-party app developers to support web content display capabilities in their apps.
  • Clipboard and DragDrop now support files.

Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.

Google Play Store, version 42.7 (09/09/2024)
  • [Smartphone] You can now easily reinstall your previous apps when you open the Play Store for the first time on your new device.
  • [Smartphone] If there is an issue with your device’s Play Protect certification status, a new option will appear in Play Store Settings that you can use to update the status and attempt to resolve the issue.
  • [Smartphone] This new feature updates the user interface as apps are installed.
  • [Smartphone] You can now more easily search for similar apps and games on Google Play.
Google Play Services, version 24.35 (09/09/2024)

Device connection

  • [Smartphone] By updating the Quick Pairing feature, you can now use LE Audio, the new standard for Bluetooth audio.

Wallet

  • [Smartphone] This new feature introduces digital ID improvements to Google Wallet.

System administration

  • [Smartphone] Changes to system management services to improve media support and upgradeability.
Google Play Services, version 24.34 (09/02/2024)

Developer Services

  • [Smartphone] Bug fixes in the Developer Services section.

Device connection

  • [Smartphone] With this new feature you will receive instructions for Quick Share.
  • [Smartphone] Updates to Quick Share change the process for receiving files.
  • [Smartphone] This new feature streamlines the user interface when receiving files via Quick Share.

Wallet

  • [Smartphone] This new feature allows you to use JCB Contactless payment methods in Japan.
Google Play Store, version 42.6 (09/02/2024)
  • [PC, Smartphone, TV] Additional improvements to Google Play Protect ensure protection against even more malicious apps.
  • [Smartphone] With this new feature, Play Points status will be displayed at the top of the App Details page.
  • [Auto] When you open the Android Auto sign-in page in the Google Play Store, you’ll see a banner image with app icons explaining the benefits of the Play Store.
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