Just like every month, Google has now released the Google System Services updates for April 2026.
Here are the details
Google System Services updates: April 2026
Google System Services updates include updates from Google to the Android OS, Google Play Store, and Google Play Services. The updates are available for phones, tablets, Android TV and Google TV devices, Android auto-enabled devices, cars with Android Automotive OS or Google built-in, Wear OS devices, and Chrome OS devices.
Changelog
Google Play services v26.13 (2026-04-06)
Account Management
- [Auto] When a user signs in to their Google account on Android Automotive devices via QR code, the sign-in confirmation displays the requesting device’s name.
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support Device Connectivity-related processes in their apps.
Location & Context
- [Phone] With this update, Location Sharing APIs are refined, and new location requests are introduced.
- [Phone] With this update, the On-Device Location History Store Visits processes more frequently.
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Security and Stability.
Wallet
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Wallet-related services.
Google Play Store v50.9 (2026-04-06)
- [Phone] This update adds download numbers to some app and game ads to help you make informed choices.
- [Phone] You can now join and compete in Play Games Leagues directly from the You tab.
While these updates install automatically, you can manually check your status by heading to Settings > Security & Privacy > System & updates > Google Play system update.
