Google System Update February 2026: Latest Info (February 23, 2026)

On Monday, February 23, 2026, Google updated and republished the February 2026 “Google System Release Notes,” a compilation of information regarding “Google System Updates” which aim to enhance the security and reliability of Android-related devices. These notes were originally published on Monday, February 2, 2026.

“Google System Updates” is a collective term for updates to various system service apps intended to boost the security and reliability of Android-related devices. Rather than a single “Google System Update” being delivered as a standalone package, useful new features are provided through updates to each individual target system app.

The umbrella term for these individual system app updates is “Google System Updates.”

「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 more details on the different types of updates deployed to the Android platform, please refer to the following article.

While information on “Google System Updates” is updated periodically, the newly released February 2026 “Google System Release Notes” detail new features being rolled out in “Google Play services” v26.07 and the “Google Play Store” app v50.3.

February 2026

Google Play services v26.07 (2026-02-23)

Developer Services

• [Phone] Autofill with Google and Credential Manager now coordinate to prevent simultaneous dialogs, providing a smoother and more seamless experience when signing in or saving passwords.

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.

Google System Services Release Notes – Help

Published on Monday, February 23, 2026

The February 2026 edition of the “Google System Release Notes,” published on Monday, February 23, 2026, reveals new features being deployed in “Google Play services” v26.07 and the “Google Play Store” app v50.3.

In the Wear OS version of “Google Play services” v26.07, it appears that “Earthquake Alerts” can now be received even when not paired with a smartphone. However, it should be noted that “Earthquake Alerts” on the Android platform are currently not available in Japan.

“Google Play services” App v26.07

■ Developer Services

・On Android, Autofill with Google and Credential Manager coordinate to prevent simultaneous dialogs, providing smooth and seamless functionality when signing in or saving passwords.

■ Safety & Emergency

・On Wear OS, it is now possible to receive “Earthquake Alerts” even when the device is not paired with a smartphone.

“Google Play Store” App v50.3

■ “Google Play Store” App v50.3

・In the Android version of the “Google Play Store” app, players can now track overall game progress through trophies in the “You” tab.

Source：Google