- On Monday, February 2, 2026, Google released the February 2026 “Google System Release Notes,” which compiles information on “Google System Updates” designed to improve the security and reliability of Android-related devices.
- Initial details have been released regarding new features rolling out with the “Google Play services” app v26.04.
- Google Play services v26.04 appears to improve the Google Account storage purchase experience on Android and streamline the setup process for new Android devices.
On Monday, February 2, 2026, Google released the February 2026 “Google System Release Notes,” a compilation of information on “Google System Updates” aimed at improving the security and reliability of Android-related devices.
“Google System Update” is a collective term for updates to various system service apps intended to enhance the security and reliability of Android-related devices. Rather than being delivered as a single update named “Google System Update,” new and useful features are provided through updates to each target system app to improve the security and reliability of Android devices.
The term “Google System Update” refers to the collective group of these updates for each system app.
「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 details on the various updates deployed to the Android platform, please refer to the following article.
While Google System Update information is updated periodically, the February 2026 “Google System Release Notes” released this time initially reveal the new features being rolled out with the “Google Play services” app v26.04.
February 2026
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.
System Management
Google System Services Release Notes – Help
- [Phone] With this feature, we’ve streamlined the new device setup process.
Released on Monday, February 2, 2026
The February 2026 edition of the “Google System Release Notes,” published on Monday, February 2, 2026, reveals new features being deployed in the “Google Play services” app v26.04.
Google Play services v26.04 is expected to improve the storage purchase specifications for Google Accounts on Android and streamline the setup process for new Android devices, though as usual, specific details have not been disclosed.
Google Play services app v26.04
| ■ Account Management |
| ・Improved experience when purchasing Google Account storage on Android devices. |
| ■ Developer Services |
| ・New developer features added for Google and third-party app developers to support security and privacy-related processes within their apps on Android devices. |
| ■ System Management |
| ・Streamlined setup process for new Android devices. |
Source：Google
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