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Android Google Play Services v26.13 Released (April 7, 2026)

Key Points of This Article
  • Google has released an update for its system app, “Google Play Services,” for Android, version v26.13 (26.13.62 (260400-896079563)), around Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • New features have been rolled out across five categories: Account Management, Device Connectivity, Location & Context, System Management, and Wallet.
  • Most of these are internal, under-the-hood enhancements.

Google has begun rolling out an update for its Android system app, “Google Play Services,” bringing it to version v26.13 (26.13.62 (260400-896079563)) on or around Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

According to the “Google System Release Notes,” which summarize information from the “Google System Updates” that improve the security and reliability of Android devices, this v26.13 update introduces new features across five categories: Account Management, Device Connectivity, Location & Context, System Management, and Wallet. As reported, however, most of these are internal improvements.

■Account Management
  • For “Android Automotive” users, the sign-in confirmation screen now displays the name of the requesting device when signing into a Google account via QR code.
■Device Connectivity
  • New developer features have been added for Google and third-party app developers to support device connectivity processes within their apps.
■Location & Context
  • The Location Sharing API has been improved to support new location requests.
  • Store visit processing using Location History now runs more frequently on Android devices.
System Management
  • System management services have been updated to improve security and stability.
■Wallet
  • Fixed bugs related to services for the Android “Google Wallet” app.
Android “Google Play Services” app v26.13

“Google Play Services” App

The “Google Play Services” app is a system application that manages the overall “Google Mobile Services (GMS)” on Android devices.

Please note that if you uninstall the “Google Play Services” app, your Android device may stop functioning properly. Use caution.

Google Play開発者サービスは、GoogleアプリとGoogle Playアプリの更新に使用します。
Google Play開発者サービスは、Googleサービスへの認証、連絡先の同期、ユーザーの最新のプライバシー設定へのアクセス、高品質/低消費電力の現在地情報サービスといったコア機能を提供します。
Google Play開発者サービスには、オフライン検索の高速化、リアルな地図の提供、ゲームパフォーマンスの向上など、アプリのエクスペリエンスを向上させる働きもあります。
Google Play開発者サービスをアンインストールするとアプリが動作しなくなる場合があります。

Google Play開発者サービス – Google Play のアプリ

Updates for the “Google Play Services” system app can be checked via the “System Services” settings, accessible from Android Settings under “Google (Google Services)” > [All services].

“Google Play Services” App Link

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