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

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On Monday, July 20, 2026, Google published the latest July 2026 edition of the “Google System Release Notes,” which consolidates information on “Google System Updates” aimed at enhancing 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 general term for updates to various system service apps designed to improve the security and reliability of Android-related devices. These updates are not delivered as a single “Google System Update” file; rather, they are provided through updates to individual system apps, delivering useful new features that enhance security and reliability.

For more details on the various updates deployed to the Android platform, including “Google System Updates,” please refer to the following article.

While information regarding “Google System Updates” is updated periodically, this July 2026 release highlights new features included in “Google Play services” v26.28 and “Google Play Store” 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 Monday, July 20, 2026

The July 2026 edition of the “Google System Release Notes,” released on July 20, 2026, details the new features available in “Google Play services” v26.28 and “Google Play Store” v52.4.

With “Google Play services” v26.28 or later for Android, users can now view their device’s “IMEI” (International Mobile Equipment Identity) directly on the lock screen. This allows users to identify their IMEI for repair requests or other support needs, even in situations where the device cannot be unlocked due to technical issues.

“Google Play services” 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 (makes using saved passwords and passkeys easier, including adding the option for passkey authentication using Android devices).

■ Device Connectivity

Updates for Android Auto, Android, and Google TV / Android TV allow for additional quality logging. Bug fixes related to device connection services on Android.

■ Safety & Emergency

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) can now be confirmed on the Android device lock screen.

■ Wallet

In “My Account” on Android, completing, canceling, or encountering an error will now return you to the previous screen rather than the “Google Wallet” app home screen.

“Google Play Store” v52.4

■ “Google Play Store” v52.4

Updates to the Android “Google Play Store” app now show natural language queries. Search suggestions and the search input box in the Android “Google Play Store” app have been expanded to 2 lines. Mobile data usage for restoring apps in India, Nigeria, and Indonesia via the Android “Google Play Store” app is now limited. An option to add an app’s widget to your home screen now appears during app installation in the Android “Google Play Store” app.

Source: Google