Google System Updates: June 2026 Summary

Google regularly publishes the latest updates for “Google System Updates,” which are designed to improve the security and reliability of Android-related devices, via the “Google System Release Notes.”

This article provides a summary of the “Google System Release Notes” for June 2026.

「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 aimed at enhancing the security and reliability of Android devices. These updates are not delivered as a single package; rather, new features that bolster security and reliability are provided through individual updates to specific system apps. These individual app updates are collectively referred to as “Google System Updates.”

While various updates, such as Google System Updates and software updates, are rolled out to the Android platform, please refer to the following article for details on each.

Published: Monday, June 29, 2026

The June 2026 update for “Google System Updates,” published on Monday, June 29, 2026, details new features arriving with “Google Play services” v26.25 and the “Google Play Store” v52.1 app.

“Google Play services” v26.25

■ Developer Services

Improved location-based actions on Android.

■ Device Connectivity

Enhanced Android security. New developer features added to allow Google and third-party developers to support device connectivity processes within their apps.

■ Support

Added new Android features, including Gemini, Circle to Search, Quick Share, Find Hub, and Android Auto.

■ System Management

System management service updates to improve Android stability.

■ Wallet

Account-based payment methods can now be viewed in the Android version of the Google Wallet app. Improved flight check-in features in the Android Google Wallet app. Enhanced usage of prepaid balances in Android and Wear OS versions of the Google Wallet app. Support for JPEG format in ID portraits within the Android Google Wallet app.

“Google Play Store” v52.1

■ “Google Play Store” v52.1

Android users can now watch game creator and developer videos directly in-game via full-screen and Picture-in-Picture (PiP) modes. AI-generated images now display an AI mark in the Android Google Play Store. Infrastructure changes implemented for Android Auto, ChromeOS, Android, Google TV / Android TV, and Wear OS to improve installer check performance and memory usage.

Published: Monday, June 22, 2026

The June 2026 update for “Google System Updates,” published on Monday, June 22, 2026, details new features arriving with “Google Play services” v26.24.

“Google Play services” v26.24

■ Account Management

Improved app blocking features for monitored accounts on Android.

■ Device Connectivity

New developer features added to support device connectivity processes within apps for Google and third-party developers.

■ System Management

Added notifications regarding how screen locks are used for user data encryption on active Android devices.

■ Utilities

Updated Android machine learning models to improve form field detection for the Autofill feature.

Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The June 2026 update for “Google System Updates,” published on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, details new features arriving with the “Android System WebView” v150 app.

“Android System WebView” v150

■ “Android System WebView” v150

App developers can now use the HTTP Cache Quota API to optimize and manually manage WebView HTTP cache sizes. WebView now uses a native-only renderer. Introduced the enqueuePreconnect API, reducing resource consumption and startup latency by allowing embedders to queue network preconnect requests without triggering immediate WebView initialization. Security/privacy improvements and bug fixes. New developer features for Google and third-party developers to support displaying web content within their apps. ※Note: Some features are experimental and available to select users only.

Published: Monday, June 15, 2026

The June 2026 update for “Google System Updates,” published on Monday, June 15, 2026, details new features arriving with “Google Play services” v26.23 and “Google Play Store” v51.9.

“Google Play services” v26.23

■ System Management

System management service updates to improve performance on Android Auto, ChromeOS, Android, Google TV/Android TV, and Wear OS. Bug fixes for system management and diagnostics services on Android Auto, ChromeOS, Android, Google TV/Android TV, and Wear OS.

■ Utilities

Updates to Android allow for managing WhatsApp backups via Android settings. Improved usability when viewing or updating Google Contacts sync settings.

■ Wallet

Bug fixes for Google Wallet services on Android and Wear OS. Improved transaction history for the Android Google Wallet app.

“Google Play Store” v51.9

■ “Google Play Store” v51.9

Following recent legislation in the US, new Google Play users will be prompted to set up supervision after completing identity verification. “Trusted” badges will now appear on Google Play Store app reviews for those eligible and who opt into the “Google Play Trusted Contributor Program.” Launched “Play Labs,” a trial program for the latest features to help with improvements. Content restrictions can now be managed using a Parental Controls PIN in the Android Google Play Store.

Published: Thursday, June 11, 2026

The June 2026 update for “Google System Updates,” published on Thursday, June 11, 2026, details new features arriving with “Android System Intelligence” V.75 and “Google Play Store” v51.8.

“Android System Intelligence” V.75

■ “Android System Intelligence” V.75

Bug fixes and maintenance changes for Android.

Published: Monday, June 8, 2026

The June 2026 update for “Google System Updates,” published on Monday, June 8, 2026, details new features arriving with “Private Compute Services” B.26 (Google Pixel devices) / C.4 (other Android devices), “Google Play services” v26.22, and “Google Play Store” v51.8.

“Private Compute Services” B.26 / C.4

■ “Private Compute Services” B.26 / C.4

Maintenance changes for Android.

“Google Play services” v26.22

■ Device Connectivity

Bug fixes for device connection services in Android Auto. Contact card information is now visible when received via Quick Share on Android. New developer features to support device connectivity processes within apps for Google and third-party developers.

■ Security and Privacy

Added “Find Hub” configuration to initial Android device setup.

■ System Management

Old achievements can now be removed from game and developer interfaces on Android and Google TV / Android TV.

“Google Play Store” v51.8

■ “Google Play Store” v51.8

Google Play Protect updates for Android Auto, ChromeOS, Android, and Google TV / Android TV enhance security verifications for unverified apps. An “Ask Play” button has been added to the search suggestion bar in the Android Google Play Store. Search results now display “Ask Play Highlights,” featuring faster real-time streaming and more flexible response formats.

Published: Monday, June 1, 2026

The June 2026 update for “Google System Updates,” published on Monday, June 1, 2026, details new features arriving with “Google Play services” v26.21 and “Google Play Store” v51.7.

“Google Play services” v26.21

■ Developer Services

New developer features added to support map-related processes within apps for Google and third-party developers.

■ Security and Privacy

Importing and exporting passwords and passkeys between Google Password Manager and third-party password managers via the Credential Exchange standard is now supported on Android.

“Google Play Store” v51.7

■ “Google Play Store” v51.7

Updates to the Android Google Play Store provide clearer sales price and discount details (offers, dates, etc.). Refreshed dialog designs in the Google Play Store for Android Auto, Android, and Google TV / Android TV when installing or purchasing apps. Pre-registration and auto-install are now combined into a single flow in the Android Play Store. Notifications for monthly challenges are now available via pop-up banners in the Android Play Store. Notifications for Loyalty MAX challenges are now available via pop-up banners in the Android Play Store. App content can now be viewed on installed app list pages, with access to “Google Play Collections” to browse similar content.

Source: Google

June 2026

Google Play services v26.25 (2026-06-29)

Developer Services

• [Phone] This update includes improvements to location-based actions.

Device Connectivity

• [Phone] This update includes security enhancements.
• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

Support

• [Phone] This update includes new Android features from Gemini, Circle to Search, Quick Share, Find Hub, and Auto.

System Management

• [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Stability.

Wallet

• [Phone] You can now view account-based payment methods in the Wallet app.
• [Phone] This update improves the flight check-in experience in Google Wallet.
• [Phone, Wear] With this update, you’ll now get an improved Stored Value experience.
• [Phone] Support JPEG formats in ID portraits.

Google Play Store v52.1 (2026-06-29)

• [Phone] You can now watch game-specific creator and developer videos directly in-game with full-screen and Picture-in-Picture (PiP) support.
• [Phone] AI-generated images now have an AI mark.
• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] This update includes infrastructure changes to improve performance and memory usage for installer checks.

Google Play services v26.24 (2026-06-22)

Account Management

• [Phone] This update improves app blocking for supervised accounts.

Device Connectivity

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

System Management

• [Phone] This update adds a notice about how your current device screen lock is used for user data encryption.

Utilities

• [Phone] You’ll get an improved form field detection for Autofill with an updated machine learning model.

Android WebView v150 (2026-06-17)

• The HTTP Cache Quota API allows app developers to optimize and manually manage the WebView HTTP cache size.
• WebView utilizes the native-only renderer.
• Introduced the enqueuePreconnect API to allow embedders to queue network preconnect requests without triggering immediate WebView initialization, reducing resource consumption and startup latency.
• Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
• New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.

Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.

Google Play services v26.23 (2026-06-15)

System Management

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Performance.
• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.

Utilities

• [Phone] With this update, you can now manage your WhatsApp backups through device settings.
• [Phone] You’ll now get an improved experience when you view or update the Google Contacts sync setting.

Wallet

• [Phone, Wear] Bug fixes for Wallet related services.
• [Phone] Improve Wallet transaction history experience.

Google Play Store v51.9 (2026-06-15)

• [Phone] To comply with recently passed verification laws, new users on Google Play in applicable US states will be asked to complete a verification or set up supervision.
• [Phone] You can now get a “Trusted” badge on your Google Play Store reviews if you are eligible for the Trusted Contributor program and opt in.
• [Phone] You can now try the latest features in Play Labs and share your feedback to help improve the Play Store.
• [Phone] You can now manage content restrictions on Google Play using your Android Parental Controls PIN.

Android System Intelligence V.75 (2026-06-11)

• [Phone] Bug fixes and maintenance changes.

Private Compute Services B.26 / C.4 (2026-06-08)

• [Phone] Maintenance changes.

Google Play services v26.22 (2026-06-08)

Device Connectivity

• [Auto] Bug fixes for Device Connections related services.
• [Phone] You can now view contact card information when you receive a contact card through Quick Share.
• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

Security & Privacy

• [Phone] This update adds Find Hub configuration to phone setup so you can locate your device remotely.

System Management

• [Phone, TV] This update archives stale achievements to remove them from game and developer interfaces.

Google Play Store v51.8 (2026-06-08)

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV] With updates to Google Play Protect, you’ll receive additional security verifications for unverified apps to help keep your device safe.
• [Phone] This update adds an “Ask Play” button to the search suggest bar when you enter a query to open a full-screen conversational AI search experience.
• [Phone] You can now get faster, real-time streaming, and more flexible response formats with Ask Play Highlights on search results.

Google Play services v26.21 (2026-06-01)

Developer Services

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.

Security & Privacy

• [Phone] You can now import and export passwords and passkeys between Google Password Manager and third-party password managers with the Credential Exchange standard.

Google Play Store v51.7 (2026-06-01)

• [Phone] With this update, sales prices and discount details, such as offer and dates, are clearer and more visible across the Play Store.
• [Auto, Phone, TV] You’ll get a refreshed design in Play Store dialogs when you get or buy an app to continue.
• [Phone] With this update, pre-registration and auto-install use a single flow.
• [Phone] You can now receive notifications about monthly challenges through Play Store pop-up banners.
• [Phone] You can now receive notifications for Loyalty MAX challenges via pop-up banners on the Google Play Store.
• [Phone] You can now find app content on installed app store listing pages in the Play Store and visit Play Collections to browse similar content.

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