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

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On Monday, July 20, 2026, Google released the July 2026 update of the “Google System Release Notes,” which summarizes information regarding “Google System Updates” aimed at improving 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 apps designed to enhance the security and reliability of Android-related devices. The “Google System Update” itself is not delivered as a single update package; instead, useful new features that enhance the security and reliability of Android devices are provided through individual updates to the target system apps.

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 “Google System Release Notes” cover new features being rolled out in “Google Play services” app v26.28 and “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] Limited mobile data usage for restoring apps in India, Nigeria, and Indonesia.
• [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 “Google System Release Notes,” published on Monday, July 20, 2026, announce new features included in “Google Play services” app v26.28 and “Google Play Store” app v52.4.

With “Google Play services” app v26.28 for Android and later, it is now possible to check the “IMEI” on the lock screen of Android devices. This allows users to confirm 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 for Android devices. Added support for device manufacturers to launch storage management and subscription flows.

■ Developer Services

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

■ Device Connectivity

Added capability for additional quality logging via updates for Android Auto, Android, and Google TV / Android TV. Bug fixes for connection-related services on Android devices.

■ Safety & Emergency

Added the ability to check the device IMEI 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, cancelling, or encountering an error.

“Google Play Store” App v52.4

■ “Google Play Store” App v52.4

Updated to display natural language search queries in the Android “Google Play Store” app. Expanded search suggestions and the search input box to 2 lines in the Android “Google Play Store” app. Restricted mobile data usage for app restoration in India, Nigeria, and Indonesia. Added an option to add an app’s widget to the home screen during installation in the Android “Google Play Store” app.

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