Google details January 2022 Google Play update: here’s what’s new
Google has published new details of the January update of Google Play. This monthly system update will be rolled out alongside the security update. Changelogs have been shared since last year; this is it from january.
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January Google Play Update
Since December, Google has been sharing details about the Google Play updates. These are updates that are separate from the security update that appears every month for Android. The support page has now been updated with information about the January 2022 Google Play system update. This Google Play system update brings several improvements, including changes to Google Family Link.
We have put the changelog of the system update below for you.
Critical fixes
- [Tablet, Wear OS, telefoon] Bug fixes for device connectivity, security and emergency, systems management, diagnostics, and media-related services.[1][2]
Account management
- [Auto, telefoon, tablet, tv, Wear OS] Improved support functionality for Google Accounts on Android by delivering more relevant content to users based on starting point. [2]
- [Telefoon, tablet] Family Link notifications on a child’s device can be redirected to parental controls via Android settings in 2-window mode (foldable and large screen devices only). [2]
- [Telefoon, tablet] Parents who help their supervised children sign in to their device will now see an option to install Family Link remotely on their own device as well. [2]
Google Play Store
- Improvements to the play during download feature that allows gamers to play mobile games while the app is downloading to reduce latency. [3]
- Play during download feature that allows gamers to play mobile games while the app is downloading to reduce waiting time. [3]
- New features to help you discover your favorite apps and games.[3]
- Optimizations for faster and more reliable download and installation.[3]
- New features for the Play Pass and Play Points programs. [3]
- Improvements in Google Play Billing. [3]
- Continuous improvements in Play Protect to keep your device safe. [3]
- Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements in security, stability and accessibility. [3]
Security and privacy
- [Telefoon] Adding passwords allows you to manually add credentials for apps and sites to Google Password Manager.[2]
Support
- [Auto, tablet, tv, Wear OS, telefoon] New user discovery on supported Android devices to explain what’s new in a major operating system update.[2]
Utilities
- [Telefoon] With the Android TV update, users have a new way to log in to their TV with Android phones.[2]
- [Telefoon] Updates in the new version of the Contacts UI allow users to consent.[2]
wallet
- [Telefoon] Users can search for the desired desk without manually scrolling.[2]
- [Auto, tablet, tv, Wear OS, telefoon] Some eligible cardholder users use SMS verification by default.[2]
- [Telefoon, Wear OS] Wallet landing page improvements.[2]
- [Auto, tablet, tv, Wear OS, telefoon] Some eligible cardholder users use SMS verification by default.[2]
- [Auto, tablet, tv, Wear OS, telefoon] Allows you to buy, digitize and use supported pay-as-you-go (stored balance) public transport cards in the UK.[2]
System Administration
- Support for new daylight saving time changes in different countries.[1]
- Updates to the time zone management system have added support for new daylight saving time changes in several countries.[1]
- Updates to systems management services that improve device connectivity, network usage, stability, security, and update capabilities. [1][2]
Developer Services
- New features for Google and third-party app developers who support advertising, analytics and diagnostics, machine learning and AI, and security and privacy-related processes in their apps.[2]
- New features for app developers from Google and third parties who support advertising, analytics, and diagnostics services, and machine learning and AI-related developer services in their apps.[2]
- Sign in with Google UI improvements[2]
[1] Available through the Google Play system update for January.
[2] Available from Google Play Services v22.02.15, updated 01/28/2022.
[3] Available from the Google Play Store v28.9, updated 01/28/2022.
