Google System Update Release Notes Summary: February 2026

Google regularly publishes the latest information on “Google System Updates” via the “Google System Release Notes,” which are designed to improve the security and reliability of Android-related devices.

This article provides a summary of the “Google System Release Notes” for February 2026.

「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 context, “Google System Updates” is a collective term for updates to various system service apps aimed at enhancing the security and reliability of Android devices. These updates are not delivered as a single “Google System Update” package; instead, useful new features that improve security and reliability are provided through individual updates to specific system apps. These combined updates for the various system apps are collectively referred to as “Google System Updates.”

While various updates, including Google System Updates and software updates, are deployed to the Android platform, please refer to the following article for details on each type of update.

Released on Monday, February 2, 2026

The February 2026 update for the “Google System Release Notes,” published on Monday, February 2, 2026, highlights new features rolling out with “Google Play services” version 26.04.

“Google Play services” app v26.04

■Account Management

・Improved specifications for purchasing Google Account storage on Android devices.

■Developer Services

・New developer features added to support security and privacy-related processes within apps for both Google and third-party app developers on Android devices. ・New developer features added to support map-related processes within apps for both Google and third-party app developers on Android devices.

■System Management

・Streamlined the setup process for new Android devices.

Released on Monday, February 9, 2026

The February 2026 update for the “Google System Release Notes,” published on Monday, February 9, 2026, highlights new features rolling out with “Google Play services” version 26.05 and “Google Play Store” version 50.1.

“Google Play services” app v26.05

■Developer Services

・Users can now control the display of transit data on maps in Android Auto, Android, and Wear OS where available.

■Device Connectivity

・When connecting or initializing “Google Home” products on Android devices, specific instructions for each product will now be displayed on the screen using illustrations or videos. ・New developer features added for Google and third-party app developers to support device connection-related processes within apps on Android.

■Wallet

・Increased support for digital passports through an update to the Android “Google Wallet” app.

“Google Play Store” app v50.1

■”Google Play Store” app v50.1

・Content publication is no longer supported for outdated versions of the “Engage SDK” on Android Auto, Android, Google TV / Android TV, and Wear OS.

Released on Friday, February 13, 2026

The February 2026 update for the “Google System Release Notes,” published on Friday, February 13, 2026, highlights new features rolling out with “Private Compute Services” app B.22.

The update consists of maintenance changes for Android, likely involving internal app improvements.

“Private Compute Services” app B.22

■”Private Compute Services” app B.22

・Maintenance changes for Android.

Released on Monday, February 16, 2026

The February 2026 update for the “Google System Release Notes,” published on Monday, February 16, 2026, highlights new features rolling out with “Google Play services” version 26.06 and “Android System Intelligence” app B.22.

“Google Play services” app v26.06

■Developer Services

・New developer features added to support location and context-related processes within apps for both Google and third-party app developers on Android Auto, ChromeOS, Android, and Wear OS.

■Safety & Emergency

・Improved visuals for “Earthquake Alerts” on Android.

■System Management

・Updates to system management services that improve connectivity for Android Auto, ChromeOS, Android, Google TV / Android TV, and Wear OS devices. ・Updates to system management services that improve updatability for Android Auto, Android, Google TV / Android TV, and Wear OS devices. ・Updates to system management services that improve battery life, device storage, and network usage on Android and Google TV / Android TV devices.

■Utilities

・Introduced a new “Local File Backup” feature on Android, which automatically saves downloaded documents to “Google Drive,” keeping them secure and accessible from any device.

“Android System Intelligence” app B.22

■”Android System Intelligence” app B.22

・Maintenance changes for Android.

Released on Monday, February 23, 2026

The February 2026 update for the “Google System Release Notes,” published on Monday, February 23, 2026, highlights new features rolling out with “Google Play services” version 26.07 and “Google Play Store” version 50.3.

“Google Play services” app v26.07

■Safety & Emergency

・Earthquake alerts can now be received on Wear OS even when not paired with a smartphone.

“Google Play Store” app v50.3

■”Google Play Store” app v50.3

・Track your overall game progress via trophies in the “My Page” tab of the Android “Google Play Store” app. ・Introduction of a persistent, always-on navigation bar for large-screen Android devices such as the “Pixel Tablet” and “Pixel 10 Pro Fold (inner display).”

Released on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The February 2026 update for the “Google System Release Notes,” published on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, highlights new features rolling out with “Android System WebView” app v146.

“Android System WebView” app v146

■”Android System WebView” app v146

・Updates for security and privacy improvements and bug fixes. ・New developer features added for Google and third-party app developers to support web content display functionality within their apps. 　*Note: Some features are experimental and available only to certain users.

Source: Google

February 2026

Android WebView v146 (2026-02-25)

• 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 v26.07 (2026-02-23)

Safety & Emergency

• [Wear] With this feature, you can now get earthquake alerts on your Wear devices even it’s unpaired from the phone.

Google Play Store v50.3 (2026-02-23)

• [Phone] You can now track your progress across games with trophies in the You tab.
• [Phone] We are enabling a Persistent Navigation Bar on large screen devices similar to phones. With this launch you’ll be able to use the Play Store main navigation bar on more pages, like the search results, and app details, which will make it easier for you to navigate through the Play Store.

Google Play services v26.06 (2026-02-16)

Developer Services

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context related processes in their apps.

Safety & Emergency

• [Phone] With this update, you’ll get improved earthquake alert visuals.

System Management

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity.
• [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Updatability.
• [Phone, TV] Updates to system management services that improve Battery Life, Device Storage, and Network Usage.

Utilities

• [Phone] With the new local file backup feature, you can automatically save your downloaded documents to Google Drive, ensuring they are safe and accessible from any of your devices.

Android System Intelligence B.22 (2026-02-16)

• [Phone] Maintenance changes.

Private Compute Services B.22 (2026-02-13)

• [Phone] Maintenance changes.

Google Play services v26.05 (2026-02-09)

Developer Services

• [Auto, Phone, Wear] This update lets you control the transit data display on the map when available.

Device Connectivity

• [Phone] With this update, you’ll get improved Google Home setup experience with dynamic, device-specific visual instructions for device preparation and factory resets.
• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

Wallet

• [Phone] With this update, you’ll get more supported passports for ID Pass.

Google Play Store v50.1 (2026-02-09)

• [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] Content publication is no longer supported for outdated EngageSDK versions.

Google Play services v26.04 (2026-02-02)

Account Management

• [Phone] You’ll now get an improved experience when you purchase Google Account storage.

Developer Services

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Security & Privacy related processes in their apps.
• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.

System Management

• [Phone] With this feature, we’ve streamlined the new device setup process.

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