Pixel phones are now getting the Google Play system update for May 2023… Check details below…
Every month, Google releases updates to “Google System” for Android. The latest release is the May 2023 Google Play System updates, which started rolling out weeks ago. It introduced new features and resolved some issues, but yet to arrive on the Google Pixel 6 Pro.
The Google System for Android comprises Google Play Services, the Play Store, and the Google Play system. They’re the three cores of Android, and it’s necessary to update them every month, which Google has been doing for years. With the latest Google Play System update for May 2023, the company has introduced new features and optimized performance by fixing some bugs.
Google has enhanced the use of the Nearby Feature on Android by introducing self-sharing. It is now easy to send files, links, and text from one of your connected devices to the other. With the new update, you won’t have to accept the incoming share on the receiving device, which is similar to AirDrop on Apple devices. Of course, the Nearby Share feature is exclusive to Chromebooks and Windows PCs.
Also, it enabled support for the installation and use of video streaming apps in-car infotainment systems through the Android Auto app. The Google Help app, which is an on-device support and knowledgebase hub, got a revamp with the introduction Material You Design.
Complete features of Google Play system update for May 2023
Critical Fixes
- [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Bug fixes for account management and system management & diagnostics related services.
Account Management
- [Phone, Tablet] Migration of the existing device setup onboarding flow for supervised work accounts to a web based experience.
- [Phone] Ability for parents to set a persistent launcher on devices supervised with Family Link using local parental controls.
Device Connections
- [Phone, Tablet] Nearby Share now allows users to share content more seamlessly between their devices logged into the same account.
- [Auto] Support for installation and use of video streaming apps in-car infotainment systems through Android Automotive.
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.
Support
- [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Design improvements to Google Help.
System Management
- Updates to system management services that improve device connectivity and stability & performance.
Developer Services
- New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support ads, location services, media, security & privacy, and utilities-related developer services in their apps.
- New developer service and user experience to allow users to select specific photos or videos to share with an app rather than granting permission to all media files on the device.
To download the update, you should navigate to Settings>> Security & privacy>> Updates>>Google Play system update. Tap on check for updates to download the latest release if it’s available. To update your Play Store, navigate to the app( Play Store), then to the profile at the top right section of your smartphone, scroll down to Settings, About, and tap on Update Play Store. Follow this link to check if you have a new Google Play services update. You can also navigate to Settings>>Apps>>All apps>>Google Play services. Scroll up until you see “App Details,” then tap on it.
Unfortunately, if you’re using the Pixel 6 Pro, the Google Play system update is still on April 1, 2023. Hopefully, the latest update will arrive soon, but you can still check and see if it’s available on your device.
Update: May 26, 2023
The Google Play system update for May 2023 is now available for Pixel phones. It’s possible the update has been automatically downloaded on your device and waiting installation. To complete the update, you need to navigate to Settings>>>Security & Privacy>>>Updates>>>Google Play system update. You might need to restart your phone to complete the installation or download the new update.
