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AppWizard

November 11, 2025

What’s new in Android’s November 2025 Google System Updates [U]

Google's monthly release notes detail updates across its ecosystem, including enhancements to Play services, Play Store, and system updates for various platforms. Google Play services v25.44 (2025-11-10): - Users receive clear information before blocking the Gemini app through Parental Controls. - New developer features enhance Maps-related functionalities within applications. - A live video feature for emergency calls is integrated to enhance user safety. - Users can back up and restore SMS retriever preferences on Android devices. - Updates to system management services improve overall stability across devices. - The Cards QR feature is discontinued in Brazil, streamlining wallet functionalities. Google Play Store v48.8 (2025-11-10): - Users can uninstall applications directly from the Play Store listing. - The Subscription center allows users to view all active subscriptions and accumulated Play Points. Android TV Core Services v7.2.3 (2025-11-03): - New account capabilities for Backdrop and an update to SDK version 36 are introduced. Google Play services v25.43 (2025-11-03): - Improvements to Parent-managed contacts and School Time features facilitate easier supervision. - Enhancements to the Storage section of Google Settings improve user experience. - Support for customizing a camera for image scanning is added. - Additional updates to system management services enhance stability. - Android Autofill now supports storing and retrieving CVV numbers. - Pix payment functionality is available for GBoard users.

AppWizard

October 28, 2025

What’s new in Android’s October 2025 Google System Updates [U]

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” detail updates for various platforms, including Play services, Play Store, and Play system updates for Android devices, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Features may target end users or developers, and their presence in the changelog does not guarantee immediate availability. Key updates include: - Google Play services v25.42 introduces new developer APIs for multi-device experiences and enhanced device connectivity. - Google Wallet has a revamped user interface for feedback and now supports provisioning a Wavelynx corporate badge. - Android WebView v142 includes security and privacy enhancements and new developer features for web content display. - Google Play services v25.41 adds developer features for ads, allows mobile reCAPTCHA verification, and enables users to add cards through issuer apps. - Google Play Store v48.5 allows personalized app content viewing and in-app purchases in Mongolia. - Android System Intelligence V.39 includes maintenance and bug fixes. - Google Play services v25.40 supports Maps-related processes and allows pairing of LE Audio devices. - Google Play services v25.39 introduces Quick Start for supervised accounts and updates to user journeys and profile picture design.

Tech Optimizer

September 25, 2025

PostgreSQL 18 adds asynchronous I/O to improve performance

PostgreSQL 18 introduces several enhancements, including: - Asynchronous I/O for concurrent processing of multiple I/O requests, improving throughput by up to 3x. - Retention of planner statistics through major version upgrades for smoother transitions and quicker performance optimization. - PG_UNICODE_FAST collation for improved text processing and accuracy in case transformations, along with support for LIKE comparisons using nondeterministic collations. - New developer features such as virtual generated columns, temporal constraints for PRIMARY KEY and UNIQUE constraints, and the ability to create foreign table schemas mirroring local table definitions. - Performance optimizations including skip scan lookups on multicolumn B-tree indexes, indexing improvements for OR conditions in WHERE clauses, and better planning and execution of table joins. - Support for hardware acceleration with ARM NEON and SVE CPU intrinsics for the popcount function. - Additional updates include support for OAuth 2.0, enhanced logging for logical replication write conflicts, and proactive freezing of pages during vacuum processes.

AppWizard

September 9, 2025

What’s new in Android’s September 2025 Google System Updates [U]

The monthly "Google System Release Notes" provide updates on Play services, Play Store, and Play system for various platforms, including Android devices, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. The "Google System" includes first-party applications for a unified experience across devices. Features may not be immediately available despite being listed in the changelog. Google Play services v25.35 (2025-09-08) - Document Scanner updated for a more expressive design. - Bug fixes for Device Connections services on Phone and Wear. - Phone theft protection enabled by default for new devices in Brazil. - Phone number verification and reachability processes automated during setup, manageable in Device Settings and Google Account. - Users can provision access cards from their work profile to their personal profile on Phone and Wear. Google Play Store v47.9 (2025-09-08) - New task-based search feature for discovering apps that assist with tasks. Google Play services v25.34 (2025-09-01) - Bug fixes for Account Management services on Phone. - New developer features for Device Connectivity processes on Phone. - Additional developer features for supporting Device Connectivity in apps on Phone and Wear. - Backup and restore options for theft protection accessible with this update on Phone. - Users can authenticate a tap transaction if their phone is locked for over 30 seconds on Phone and Wear. Google Play Store v47.8 (2025-09-01) - Enhanced snippets for displaying more relevant results on Phone.

AppWizard

August 12, 2025

What’s new in Android’s August 2025 Google System Updates

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” provide updates on various platforms, including Play services, Play Store, and Play system updates for Android devices, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. The “Google System” includes first-party applications that enhance user experience and developer capabilities. Features listed in the changelog may take time to become available. Google Play services v25.31 (2025-08-11): - New developer features for Utilities-related processes in Auto, Phone, and TV. - New features for Maps-related functionalities for Google and third-party developers on Phone. - Bug fixes for Device Connections services in Auto. - Updates to system management services for Device Connectivity on Phone and Wear. - Privacy enhancements in system management services for Auto, PC, Phone, TV, and Wear. - Bug fixes for Wallet-related services on Phone and Wear. - Eligible users can add a Pix account in Wallet on Phone. Google Play Store v47.6 (2025-08-11): - A new featured format added to the top of the Apps tab on Phone. Google Play services v25.30 (2025-08-04): - Enhancements to onboarding and sign-in for Automotive applications in Auto. - Optional security question for Remote Lock functionality on Phone. - Bug fixes for Utilities-related services on Phone. - Autofill feature with Google shortcut on Gboard for quicker credential and payment entry on Phone. - Multi-family residential options introduced in Google Wallet for Phone and Wear. - Pix users in Brazil receive a tone and vibration upon completing tap transactions on Phone. Google Play Store v47.4 (2025-08-04): - Quests reward Play Points for engaging with games on Phone. - Users can view paragraph review summaries and topic-level summaries on reviews pages on Phone.

AppWizard

February 25, 2025

What’s new in Android’s February 2025 Google System Updates [U: 2/24]

The monthly "Google System Release Notes" detail updates and features for various platforms, including Play services, Play Store, and Play system updates for Android devices, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Key applications in the "Google System" include Google Play Services, Google Play Store, Google Wallet, and Android System Intelligence. The appearance of a feature in the changelog does not guarantee immediate availability. Recent updates include: - School Time: A feature for parents to manage phone functionalities during school hours on supervised phones. - Google Play services v25.07: Notifications for available phone updates and alerts for digital ID card issuer availability. - Google Play Store v45.1: Updated deep link experience and user experience for purchase offers. - Android System Intelligence V.21: Resolved user interface issues in Live Captions. - Google Play services v25.06: New developer features for Utilities-related processes and enhancements for digital wallet processes. - Google Play Store v45.0: Sponsored suggestions now include descriptions and improved search for Play Collections. - Google Play services v25.05: New developer features for Device Connectivity and improvements to Quick Share. - Google Play Store v44.9: Availability of Collections on Android 10-12 devices and remote installation of watch faces. - Google Play services v25.04: Simplified family group management and support for Machine Learning & AI processes for developers. - Google Play Store v44.8: UI updates for Play Games profile creation and updates for evaluating app quality on tablets and ChromeOS devices.