What’s new in Android’s September 2025 Google System Updates

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 services v25.36 (2025-09-15)

Account Management

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• [Auto] With this update, you’ll now get an improved Google sign-in engagement and discovery in Automotive.
• [Wear] You can now use the dashboard in Parental Controls with an expressive theme.

Developer Services

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context related processes in their apps.

Device Connectivity

• [Phone] With this feature, you can transfer supervised accounts to your new device with QuickStart.
• [Phone, Wear] Bug fixes for Device Connections related services.

System Management

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Performance.

Google Play Store v48.0 (2025-09-15)

• [Phone] At the top of the Apps tab, we’ve added a new featured format.
• [Phone] Users in South Korea will now find a dedicated entertainment section under Apps.

Google Play services v25.35 (2025-09-08)

Developer Services

• [Phone] With this update, Document Scanner now supports expressive design.

Device Connectivity

• [Phone, Wear] Bug fixes for Device Connections related services.

Security & Privacy

• [Phone] Phone theft protection is now on by default for new devices in Brazil.

System Management

• [Phone] With this update, phone number verification and reachability run automatically on setup. You can manage your preferences in Device Settings and Google Account.

Wallet

• [Phone, Wear] Provision access cards from work profile to personal profile.

Google Play Store v47.9 (2025-09-08)

• [Phone] With the new task-based search feature, you can find apps that can help you finish your tasks.

Google Play services v25.34 (2025-09-01)

Account Management

• [Phone] Bug fixes for Account Management related services.

Device Connectivity

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
• [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

Safety & Emergency

• [Phone] With this update, backup and restore for theft protection is now available.

Wallet

• [Phone, Wear] You can now authenticate a tap transaction if your phone stays locked for more than 30 seconds.

Google Play Store v47.8 (2025-09-01)

• [Phone] Snippets now show more relevant results.