It’s getting creepy, Google is really starting to detail every little update that comes with new features or changes. Google has only been providing detailed information about the so-called Google Play system update for a few days. There is now a changelog that lists all innovations and changes.
Google had actually published a January issue long ago but has now added a few entries. These further innovations will be provided via app updates for Google Play Services and Google Play Store, which have been rolling out since January 14th.
Account Management:
- [Car, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Improve Google account support experience on Android by providing more relevant content to users based on entry point.
Security and privacy:
- [Phone] Adding passwords allows you to manually add login credentials for apps and websites to Google Password Manager.
Support:
- [Car, Tablet, TV, Wear OS, Phone] New user discovery flow on supported Android devices to explain what’s new in a major OS update.
Utilities:
- [Phone] With the update to Android TV, users have a new way to log into their TV with Android phones.
- [Phone] Updates to the new version of the Contact UI allow users to opt-in.
Wallet:
- [Phone] Users have the option to search for the agency they are looking for without manually scrolling.
- [Car, Tablet, TV, Wear OS, Phone] Some eligible cardholders use SMS verification by default.
- [Phone, Wear OS] Wallet opening improvements.
Developer Services:
- New developer capabilities for Google and third-party app developers to support ads, analytics and diagnostics, machine learning, and AI-related developer services in their apps.
- Improvements to the Sign in with Google user interface.
Some of them will probably only be seen by Pixel phone owners, but other innovations are also available on other devices.