Google Play Services

Google Wallet feature updates and developments

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Google Wallet expands digital passport support to Italy and Ireland

Google has introduced updates to Google Wallet for Android users, beginning with the release of Google Play Services version 26.40. This update added a feature allowing users to scan and store physical receipts directly

Google Android phone number verification privacy concerns

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Google automatically links phone numbers to multiple Android accounts

Google implemented a feature within Google Play Services that automatically links a device’s phone number to all Google accounts signed into an Android device. This “Phone number verification” process uses the SIM card’s

Lithium-ion battery maintenance and longevity

13 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Smartphone battery life can be improved by limiting background app activity

Experts and industry leaders continue to highlight best practices for maintaining the longevity of lithium-ion batteries in portable technologies. In the electric vehicle sector, research indicates that usage habits sign

Google Play ecosystem and automotive updates

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Google updates Play Store for cars and prepares Android Auto redesign

Google has implemented a series of updates to its Play Services and Play Store ecosystems, focusing on automotive integration, gaming enhancements, and AI-driven features. Initial updates introduced OEM Design Tokens to

Google Android software and security updates

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Google prepares Android 17 security and customization updates

Google has released several updates for the Android operating system focused on expanding device support and enhancing security features. In late September, Google released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 and Beta 6.1, which exp