Google System Updates: July 2026 Latest Information (July 20, 2026)

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On Monday, July 20, 2026, Google released the latest July 2026 information for the “Google System Release Notes,” which consolidates details on “Google System Updates” aimed at enhancing the security and reliability of Android-related devices.

「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。

“Google System Updates” is a collective term for updates to various system service applications intended to improve the security and reliability of Android devices. These are not delivered as a single “Google System Update” itself, but rather through individual updates to the targeted system apps, which provide useful new features that strengthen the security and reliability of Android-related devices.

For more details on the various updates deployed to the Android platform, including “Google System Updates,” please refer to the article below.

Information regarding “Google System Updates” is updated periodically. The latest July 2026 information released this time includes new features being rolled out in the “Google Play services” app v26.28 and the “Google Play Store” app v52.4.

July 2026

Google Play services v26.28 (2026-07-20)

Account Management

• [Phone] This update adds support for audio permission in WebViews.
• [Phone] This update adds support for device manufacturers to launch storage management and subscription flows.

Developer Services

• [TV] Add TV support for the Android Credential Manager, making it easier to use saved passwords and passkeys, including the option to use your phone for passkey authentication.

Device Connectivity

• [Auto, Phone, TV] With this update, additional quality logging is now available.
• [Phone] Bug fixes for Device Connections related services.

Safety & Emergency

• [Phone] You can now find your device IMEI on the lock screen.

Wallet

• [Phone] You’ll return to your previous screen after you complete, cancel, or encounter an error in My Account instead of the Wallet home screen.

Google Play Store v52.4 (2026-07-20)

• [Phone] With this update, we show natural language queries.
• [Phone] This update expands search suggestions and the search input box to 2 lines.
• [Phone] You’ll now have the option to add an app’s widget to your home screen during app installation.

Google System Services Release Notes – Help

Released on Monday, July 20, 2026

The July 2026 update for the “Google System Release Notes,” released on July 20, 2026, details the new features deployed in the “Google Play services” app v26.28 and the “Google Play Store” app v52.4.

In the Android version of the “Google Play services” app v26.28 and later, it is now possible to check the device’s IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) on the lock screen. This allows users to obtain their IMEI for warranty repairs or other services, even if they are unable to unlock the screen due to a malfunction.

“Google Play services” App v26.28

■ Account Management

Added support for audio permissions in WebViews on Android devices. Added support for device manufacturers to launch storage management and subscription flows.

■ Developer Services

Added support for the Android Credential Manager on Google TV / Android TV (making it easier to use saved passwords and passkeys, with an added option for passkey authentication using Android devices).

■ Device Connectivity

Updates for Android Auto, Android, and Google TV / Android TV allow for additional quality logging. Fixed bugs related to Android device connection services.

■ Safety & Emergency

Added the ability to check the device’s IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) on the Android lock screen.

■ Wallet

In “My Account” on Android devices, users will now return to the previous screen instead of the “Google Wallet” app home screen after completing a process, canceling, or encountering an error.

“Google Play Store” App v52.4

■ “Google Play Store” App v52.4

Updates to the Android “Google Play Store” app now display natural language search queries. The search suggestions and search input box in the Android “Google Play Store” app have been expanded to two lines. In the Android “Google Play Store” app, an option to add an app widget to the home screen is now displayed during app installation.

Source: Google