Google System Update

The Google System Updates page updated again, check what’s new

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The Google System page updated again and adds some new changes. Below you can check the complete release notes.

  • You can add notes to existing and new passwords in Google Password Manager
  • The GMS QR scanner can scan existing photos from your gallery & handle Matter and UPI codes from OEM cameras

These features are rolling out via server-side updates, so even if you have the version of the Google Play Store/Google Play Services mentioned at the bottom, you’re not guaranteed to see these features. I’ve heard the January 2023 Google Play System Update is also rolling out to some users. Below you can check the full release notes of this update.

January 2023

Critical Fixes

  • [Phone, Wear OS] Bug fixes for Account Management, Security & Privacy, System Management & Diagnostics, and Utilities-related services.[1][3][5]

Games

  • [Phone, PC] Expanding the range of users and use cases supported by the Play Games profile.[2]

Google Play Store

  • New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.[3]
  • Optimizations allow faster and more reliable downloads and installation.[3]
  • Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.[3]
  • Various performance optimizations, bug fixes, and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.[3]

Security & Privacy

  • [Phone] Password manager helps you save different passwords to your Google account and lets you use them across various websites and devices. With the new change, you will be able to add notes to your existing and new passwords.[5]

Wallet

  • [Phone] Visual and infrastructure updates to Wallet mobile web experience.[4]

Developer Services

  • [Phone] New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support Device Connectivity, and Machine Learning & AI-related developer services in their apps.[2][4]
  • [Phone] Update the platform QR scanner with the ability to select an existing photo and add support for handling Matter and UPI codes from OEM cameras.[4]

System Management

  • [Phone] Updates to System Management, and Usability services that improve Device Connectivity, Device Performance, Network Usage, Privacy, Security, Stability, and Usability.[1][2]

[1] Available through Google Play system update for January
[2] Available through Google Play services v01.23 updated on 01/18/2023
[3] Available through Google Play Store v33.5 updated on 01/18/2023
[4] Available through Google Play services v02.23 updated on 01/18/2023

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