What’s new in the October 2024 Google System Updates [U: 10/21]

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.

The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”:

A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it’s widely available. Some capabilities take months to fully launch.

Android TV Core Services v6.9.0 (2024-10-21) Google Play services v24.41 (2024-10-21)

Developer services

Utilities

Settings Services v1.1.0.680923945 (2024-10-15) Android System Key Verifier v1.42 (2024-10-14)

Developer Services

Google Play Store v43.2 (2024-10-14) Google Play services v24.40 (2024-10-14)

Security & Privacy

System Management

Android WebView v130 (2024-10-09)

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

Instant hotspot widely rolled out with Cross-device services last month, and is getting a “new status icon.”

Google Play services v24.39 (2024-10-07)

Device Connectivity

Utilities

Google Play Store v43.1 (2024-10-07)

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