- On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, an update to version v1.36.839559840 was released for “Search Engine Selector,” a “System Services” app for Android.
- This is likely the first update since its initial release in December 2025.
- It is expected to be a minor update including bug fixes and other improvements.
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, an update to version v1.36.839559840 was released for “Search Engine Selector,” a “System Services” app for Android designed to comply with the “Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act” which took effect in Japan on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
This update for the “Search Engine Selector” app for Android is likely the first one since its initial release in December 2025. While no specific new features have been announced for version v1.36.839559840, it is expected to be a minor update containing bug fixes and general improvements.

The “Search Engine Selector” app was introduced to align with the “Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act” enacted on December 18, 2025, in Japan. It is deployed as a “System Services” app to allow users to select their default browser and search engine on Android devices.



Updates for the “Search Engine Selector” system app can be checked through the “System Services” settings, accessible via Android Settings → “Google (Google Services)” → “All Services” tab.

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“Search Engine Selector” App Link







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