The Android operating system keeps getting better with each update. With the Google Play System update, Google brings new features to its operating system while resolving critical issues. And having released the March 2023 Play System update a couple of days ago, Pixel phones are just getting the February 2023 Google Play System update
Unlike the monthly patch that arrives every month, the Google Play System updates are delayed sometimes. Perhaps, on Pixel phones, but it’s better late than never. And as expected, the February 2023 Google Play System update for Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 is now available for download.
The new update can be accessed from settings>>security and privacy>>updates>>Google Play System update. It’s a 50MB package on Pixel 6 Pro and would require a reboot after downloading.
February 2023 Google Play System update changelog
Critical Fixes
- [Phone] Bug fixes for system management & diagnostics, and utilities related services.[1]
Account Management
- [Phone] Improved user experience for parents to give consent on behalf of supervised accounts.[8]
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] Pin Nearby Sharing heads up notification to screen when shown.[2]
- [Phone] Add audio and tactile feedback to Nearby Share.[8]
Google Play Store
- New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.[3]
- Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.[3]
- Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.[3]
- Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.[3]
- With LiveOps reporting, you can report bad in-app events, offers, and updates from Apps & Games.[4]
- [Phone] Learn more about search results by expanding them directly in the search results page.[7]
Utilities
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Account Management, and System Management & Diagnostics related services.[5]
- [Phone] Add autofill support for valuable cards from Google Wallet.[8]
Wallet
- [Phone] Updated user experience within Google Pay to send money internationally to IN users using recipient’s phone number via third party services.[5]
- [Phone] This feature provides improvements to the Google Pay experience in Japan.[6]
- [Phone] Update appearances for transit card and payment screens.[8]
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Machine Learning & AI related developer services in their apps.[2]
- [Phone, TV] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Ads, and Maps related developer services in their apps.[2][5]
System Management
- Updates to system management services that improve device connectivity, network usage, security, stability, and updatability.[1]
- [Phone] Updates to System Management, and Usability services that improve Device Performance.[6]
- [Auto] [TV] [Phone] [Wear OS] Updates to System Management, and Usability services that improve Privacy.[8]