What’s new in the June 2024 Google System Updates [U]

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What’s new in the June 2024 Google System Updates [U]

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.

Google Play system update (2024-06-28) Google Play services v24.25 (2024-06-26)

System Management

Android System Intelligence U.28 (2024-06-24) Google Play Store v41.6 (2024-06-24) Google Play services v24.24 (2024-06-19)

Security & Privacy

Google Play Store v41.5 (2024-06-17)

The most notable thing in the June 12 update is how “you can now use your USB and Wi-Fi at the same time to backup and restore your device during setup.” The latest Fast Pair set-up process favors Wi-Fi, but there’s a hidden way to leverage a cable:

The other thing of note in Google Play services is how “you’ll be able to set a lost or stolen device to auto-lock once it loses connectivity.” This might be referring to Offline Device Lock.

Finally, there are Adaptive Battery optimizations.

Google Play services v24.23 (2024-06-12)

Developer Services

Safety & Emergency

Utilities

Device Health Services v1.27.0.638152889 (2024-06-11)

As of June 5, there’s nothing too notable or specific.

Android WebView v126 (2024-06-05)

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

Google Play services v24.22 (2024-06-05)

Developer Services

Device Connectivity