Google Play System Update March 2022: Here’s What’s New
Every month Google releases a security update; but also a Google Play system update. This time it’s the March update.
Google Play Update March
Since the beginning of this year, Google has been releasing the details of the system updates it rolls out. This is separate from the Android security updates that are rolled out every month. The system updates are distributed by Google itself.
With the March update, we see several improvements for the Google Play Store. Furthermore, there are critical fixes that are being implemented along with improvements to the system management. We have placed the changelog of the update below.
changelog
Critical Fixes
- [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Bug fixes for device connectivity, developer services, safety & emergency, and utilities related services.
games
- [Phone, TV] With the update to the Play Games Services profile, users will be able to better manage their privacy settings.
Google Play Store
- Improvements to Play-as-you-download feature to let gamers start playing mobile games while the app download continues to reduce waiting times.
- New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.
- Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.
- New features to the Play Pass and Play Points programs.
- Enhancements to Google Play Billing.
- Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.
- Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.
wallet
- [Phone] Improved user experience and feature education for NFC/HCE-enabled devices.
System Management
- Updates to system management services that improve device connectivity, network usage, stability, security and updateability.
Developer Services
- New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support ads, accessibility, analytics & diagnostics and machine learning & AI, and security & privacy related developer services in their apps.
