Google System Update: Jan 2026 Latest Info Update [Jan 29, 2026]

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Google updated and re-released the January 2026 version of the “Google System Release Notes,” which summarizes information on “Google System Updates” designed to improve the security and reliability of Android-related devices, originally published on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

“Google System Updates” is a collective term for updates to various system service apps aimed at enhancing the security and reliability of Android-related devices. “Google System Updates” themselves are not delivered as a single update; instead, useful new features that enhance the security and reliability of Android-related devices are provided through updates to each target system app.

The collective name for these updates to each system app is “Google System Updates.”

「Google システム アップデート」の詳細

「Google システム アップデート」は、Android OS の「Google Play システム アップデート」のほか、「Google Play 開発者サービス」アプリと「Google Play ストア」アプリの各アップデートにて提供される、Android OS システムの新機能や改善の総称です。「Google システム アップデート」は Android スマートフォンやタブレットのほか、「Android TV / Google TV」デバイス、「Android Auto」、Wear OS ウォッチ、Chrome OS デバイスといった Google 認定デバイス全体にも提供されます。

For details on the various updates deployed to the Android platform, please refer to the following article.

Information on “Google System Updates” is updated periodically. In the latest January 2026 “Google System Release Notes” published this time, additions have been made to the content published on Monday, January 26, 2026, along with new features for the “Android System Intelligence” app B.21 and the “Private Compute Services” app B.21 for earlier dates. As a new feature rolling out with the “Google Play services” app v26.03, one item for Wear OS has been added to the Account Management category.

January 2026

Android WebView v145 (2026-01-28)

• 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 v26.03 (2026-01-26)

Account Management

• [Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Account Management related processes in their apps.
• [Auto] With this update, Google Accounts for users under 18 that were unable to sign in to Automotive devices before can now sign in when specific conditions are met.

Security & Privacy

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] This update allows account authentication through NFC security keys that support CTAP2.

Utilities

• [Phone] You’ll get an improved compatibility when you move your data across devices.

Wallet

• [Phone] You can now create digital IDs when needed.
• [Phone] Bug fixes for Wallet related services.

Google Play Store v49.9 (2026-01-26)

• [Phone] This update collapses subtasks in Organized by AI section in search results.

Google System Services Release Notes – Help

Android System Intelligence B.21 (2026-01-22)

• [Phone] Message Armour new languages support; Maintenance changes.

Private Compute Services B.21 (2026-01-19)

• [Phone] Maintenance changes.

Google System Services Release Notes – Help

Published on Monday, January 26, 2026

The latest January 2026 version of the “Google System Release Notes” for the “Google System Update” published on Monday, January 26, 2026, reveals new features rolling out for the “Google Play services” app v26.03 and the “Google Play Store” app v49.9.

In the “Google Play services” app v26.03, users under the age of 18 who were previously unable to log in to Android Auto will now be able to do so if specific conditions are met.

Added on Thursday, January 29, 2026

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, one item for Wear OS was added to the Account Management category as a new feature rolling out with the “Google Play services” app v26.03.

Additionally, new features rolling out for the “Android System Intelligence” app B.21 and the “Private Compute Services” app B.21 have been added for the previous dates of Monday, January 19, 2026, and Thursday, January 22, 2026.

“Google Play services” app v26.03

■ Account Management

・[Added on Jan 29, 2026] New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support Account Management-related processes within apps on Wear OS. ・Users under 18 who were previously unable to log in to Android Auto can now log in.

■ Security & Privacy

・Account authentication via NFC security keys supporting the “CTAP2” security protocol is now possible on Android Auto, ChromeOS, Android, Google TV / Android TV, and Wear OS.

■ Utilities

・Improved compatibility when moving data between Android devices.

■ Wallet

・Digital IDs can now be created as needed in the “Google Wallet” app for Android. ・Bug fixes for services related to the “Google Wallet” app for Android.

“Google Play Store” app v49.9

■ “Google Play Store” app v49.9

・Subtasks in the “Organized by AI” section of search results will now be collapsed in the “Google Play Store” app for Android.

[Added on Jan 29, 2026] Thursday, January 22, 2026

“Android System Intelligence” app B.21

■ “Android System Intelligence” app B.21

・New language support for the “Message Armour” security feature and maintenance changes in the “Android System Intelligence” app for Android.

[Added on Jan 29, 2026] Published on Monday, January 19, 2026

“Private Compute Services” app B.21

■ “Private Compute Services” app B.21

・Maintenance changes in the “Private Compute Services” app for Android.

Source：Google