Google periodically publishes the latest information on “Google System Release Notes,” which detail the “Google System Updates” designed to improve the security and reliability of Android-related devices.
This article summarizes the January 2026 edition of the “Google System Release Notes” for “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。
Incidentally, “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. These updates are not delivered as a single “Google System Update” package; instead, new features and improvements are provided through updates to each individual system app. “Google System Update” is the umbrella term for these individual app updates.
While “Google System Updates” and software updates are deployed to the Android platform as needed, please refer to the following article for details on the differences between these updates.
Released Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The latest information from the January 2026 “Google System Release Notes,” published on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, reveals new features being rolled out with the “Android System WebView” app v144.
Android System WebView v144
| ■ Android System WebView v144 |
| ・Updates for security and privacy improvements and bug fixes. ・Addition of new features for Google and third-party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content within apps. *Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users. |
Released Monday, January 12, 2026
The latest information from the January 2026 “Google System Release Notes,” published on Monday, January 12, 2026, reveals new features being rolled out with the “Google Play Services” app v26.01 and “Google Play Store” app v49.7.
Google Play Services v26.01
| ■ Developer Services |
| ・New developer features added for Google and third-party app developers to support location and context-related processes within apps on Android. |
| ■ System Management |
| ・Updates to system management services that improve stability for Android Auto, ChromeOS, Android, Google TV / Android TV, and Wear OS. |
| ■ Wallet |
| ・Allows users of the Google Wallet app for Android and Wear OS to view transaction history from other devices and online purchases using virtual card numbers. |
Google Play Store v49.7
| ■ Google Play Store v49.7 |
| ・In the Google Play Store app for Android, users can now choose from multiple prizes instead of receiving a single prize. |
Released Monday, January 19, 2026
The latest information from the January 2026 “Google System Release Notes,” published on Monday, January 19, 2026, reveals new features being rolled out with “Google Play Services” v26.02, “Google Play Store” v49.8, and “Private Compute Services” B.21.
Google Play Services v26.02
| ■ Account Management |
| ・Updated the opt-out specification for “Parental Controls” on Android devices to require parental approval. |
| ■ Developer Services |
| ・New developer features added for Google and third-party app developers to support location and context-related processes within apps. |
| ■ Device Connectivity |
| ・Adjusted the UI for backup settings on Wear OS. |
| ■ 【Added Jan 21, 2026】Security & Privacy |
| ・For devices running “Android 16,” a new “Intrusion Log” feature has been added to “Advanced Protection,” which saves a portion of the device’s activity logs to private, end-to-end encrypted storage on Google servers. |
| ■ System Management |
| ・Fixes for system management and diagnostics-related services for Android Auto, ChromeOS, Android, Google TV / Android TV, and Wear OS. |
Google Play Store v49.8
| ■ Google Play Store v49.8 |
| ・Added support for real-time updates of unlocked game achievements in the Google Play Store app for Android. |
Private Compute Services B.21
| ■ Private Compute Services B.21 |
| ・Maintenance changes for the Private Compute Services app for Android. |
Released Thursday, January 22, 2026
The latest information from the January 2026 “Google System Release Notes,” published on Thursday, January 22, 2026, reveals new features being rolled out with the “Android System Intelligence” app B.21.
Android System Intelligence B.21
| ■ Android System Intelligence B.21 |
| ・New language support for the “Message Armour” security feature and maintenance changes for the Android System Intelligence app for Android. |
Released Monday, January 26, 2026
The latest information from the January 2026 “Google System Release Notes,” published on Monday, January 26, 2026, reveals new features being rolled out with “Google Play Services” v26.03 and “Google Play Store” v49.9.
Google Play Services v26.03
| ■ Account Management |
| ・New developer features added for Google and third-party app developers on Wear OS to support account management processes within apps. ・Users under 18 who were previously unable to log in to Android Auto can now do so. |
| ■ 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 within the Google Wallet app for Android. ・Bug fixes for services related to the Google Wallet app for Android. |
Google Play Store v49.9
| ■ Google Play Store v49.9 |
| ・In the Google Play Store app for Android, subtasks in the “Organized by AI” section of search results will now be collapsed. |
Released Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The latest information from the January 2026 “Google System Release Notes,” published on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, reveals new features being rolled out with the “Android System WebView” app v145.
Android System WebView v145
| ■ Android System WebView v145 |
| ・Updates for security and privacy improvements and bug fixes. ・Addition of new features for Google and third-party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content within apps. *Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users. |
Source：Google
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.
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 Play services v26.02 (2026-01-19)
Account Management
- [Phone] This feature updates the opt-out of supervision process and may require parental approval.
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context related processes in their apps.
Device Connectivity
- [Wear] This update adjusts text and icons in backup settings on Wear OS devices.
Security & Privacy
- [Phone] With this new feature, your device securely backs up logs with privacy protection and tamper resistance, and limits access to the user.
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
Google Play Store v49.8 (2026-01-19)
- [Phone] Adds support for real-time updates of unlocked game achievements in the Play Store.
Google Play services v26.01 (2026-01-12)
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context related processes in their apps.
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Stability.
Wallet
- [Phone, Wear] You can now view transactions from other devices and online purchases that use virtual card numbers.
Google Play Store v49.7 (2026-01-12)
- [Phone] Allow users to select from multiple prizes instead of receiving a single one.
Android WebView v144 (2026-01-07)
- 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.
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