Google Play System Update April 2022: Here’s What’s New
Recently, Google has provided more detailed information about the system updates it rolls out for Android. These will be available alongside the security updates that become available. Now April’s.
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Google Play update for April
- April System Update
- New feature for Android Auto?
In addition to the security updates that Google rolls out for the Android operating system, there are also the Google Play system updates. The April one has now been announced and will be released by Google from now on. Along with the rollout, the changelog is also shared.
With the April Google Play system update, we’ll see improvements to account management, including password protection. An interesting changelog change, which has unfortunately also been removed by Google, is support for video streaming apps via Android Auto. It is not clear whether Google accidentally used it. There are also several fixes. We have put down the changelog for you below.
changelog
Critical fixes
- [Auto, telefoon, tablet, tv, Wear OS] Bug fixes for security and privacy services, and system administration and diagnostics. [1][2]
Account management
- [Auto, telefoon, tablet, tv] Introduced new settings and notifications for encrypted data on the device to improve password protection. [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]
- 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]
System Administration
- Updates to systems management services that improve device connectivity, network usage, stability, security, and update capabilities. [1][2]
Developer Services
- New features for app developers from Google and third parties who support developer services in their apps related to advertising, accessibility, analytics and diagnostics, machine learning and AI, and security and privacy. [2]
[1] Available through the Google Play system update for April.
[2] Available through Google Play Services v22.12, updated 04/04/2022.
[3] Available through the Google Play Store v29.9, updated 04/04/2022.
