- Google has updated and re-released the January 2026 edition of the “Google System Release Notes,” which summarizes information on “Google System Updates” (originally published on Wednesday, January 7, 2026) aimed at improving the security and reliability of Android-related devices.
- New features rolling out with the “Google Play services” app v26.01 and “Google Play Store” app v49.7 have been disclosed.
- In the “Google Play services” app v26.01, the “Google Wallet” app for Android and Wear OS will reportedly allow users to check transaction histories from other devices and online purchases made using virtual card numbers.
On Monday, January 12, 2026, Google updated and re-released the latest January 2026 version of the “Google System Release Notes,” which compiles information on “Google System Updates” originally published on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, to enhance the security and reliability of Android-related devices.
“Google System Updates” is a collective term for updates to various system service apps designed to improve the security and reliability of Android-related devices. Rather than a single “Google System Update” being delivered, these updates are provided through individual system apps, offering convenient new features that bolster the security and reliability of the Android ecosystem.
Thus, “Google System Updates” serves as the umbrella term for these individual system app 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 “Google System Updates” information is updated periodically, the newly released January 2026 notes detail new features being deployed via the “Google Play services” app v26.01 and the “Google Play Store” app v49.7.
Published on Monday, January 12, 2026
The January 2026 edition of the “Google System Release Notes” published on Monday, January 12, 2026, reveals new features coming to the “Google Play services” app v26.01 and the “Google Play Store” app v49.7.
In the “Google Play services” app v26.01, it appears that the “Google Wallet” app for Android and Wear OS will allow users to check transaction histories from other devices and online purchase histories made using virtual card numbers.
“Google Play services” app v26.01
| ■ Developer Services |
| ・Added new developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support location and context-related processes within their apps on Android. |
| ■ System Management |
| ・Updates to system management services that improve stability for Android Auto, ChromeOS, Android, Google TV / Android TV, and Wear OS. |
| ■ Wallet |
| ・The “Google Wallet” app for Android and Wear OS now allows users to check transaction histories from other devices and online purchase histories made using virtual card numbers. |
“Google Play Store” app v49.7
| ■ “Google Play Store” app v49.7 |
| ・On the “Google Play Store” app for Android, users can now choose from multiple prizes instead of receiving a single predetermined prize. |
Source：Google
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