- On Monday, September 14, 2026, Google released the September 2026 edition of the “Google System Release Notes,” which summarizes the “Google System Updates” designed to improve the security and reliability of Android-related devices.
- New features rolling out with the “Google Play services” app v26.36 and the “Google Play Store” app v53.2 have been announced.
- The “Google Play services” app v26.36 brings updates across six areas: Account Management, Developer Services, Device Connectivity, Location & Context, System Management, and Wallet.
On Monday, September 14, 2026, Google published the September 2026 latest edition of the “Google System Release Notes,” which compiles information on “Google System Updates” designed to improve 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 aimed at enhancing the security and reliability of Android-related devices. Rather than the “Google System Updates” themselves being distributed as a single update, useful new features that enhance the security and reliability of Android-related devices are delivered through updates to each target system app.
For details on each update rolled out to the Android platform, including “Google System Updates,” please refer to the following article.
While information on “Google System Updates” is updated periodically, the newly released September 2026 latest edition of the “Google System Release Notes” details the new features rolling out with the “Google Play services” app v26.36 and the “Google Play Store” app v53.2.
September 2026
Google Play services v26.36 (2026-09-14)
Account Management
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Account Management related services.
- [Phone, Wear] With the updates to account management, you’ll now get an improved experience with location sharing.
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.
- [Phone] You can now set up devices across operating systems.
Device Connectivity
- [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
Location & Context
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context related processes in their apps.
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
- [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Updatability.
Wallet
- [PC, Phone] Enable real-time cart price adjustments when a user selects or changes their payment method during checkout.
- [Phone] You’ll now receive a notification to add your Google Wallet tap and pay cards again when you switch to a new device.
Google Play Store v53.2 (2026-09-14)
Google System Services Release Notes – Help
- [Phone] You can now use the Contribution Hub cluster on the “You” tab to submit ratings and reviews while you track the social impact of your contributions.
Published on Monday, September 14, 2026
The September 2026 latest edition of the “Google System Release Notes,” published on Monday, September 14, 2026, details the new features rolling out with the “Google Play services” app v26.36 and the “Google Play Store” app v53.2.
The “Google Play services” app v26.36 brings updates across six areas: Account Management, Developer Services, Device Connectivity, Location & Context, System Management, and Wallet.
“Google Play services” App v26.36
| ■ Account Management |
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| ■ Developer Services |
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| ■ Device Connectivity |
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| ■ Location & Context |
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| ■ System Management |
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| ■ Wallet |
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“Google Play Store” App v53.2
The Android version of the “Google Play Store” app v53.2 includes improvements to enhance the convenience of app discovery.
| ■ “Google Play Store” App v53.2 |
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