Not only does Google release an Android security update every month; Google Play system updates also appear monthly. Google has now shared an overview with information about the July Google Play update.
Google Play system update for July
Earlier this month we saw July security update for Android† Several manufacturers are in the process of distributing this update to their devices or started some time ago. However, Google also releases a monthly update to the Google Play system. This is an update that the manufacturers themselves have to come up with. Specific issues are addressed by Google. Think about new features, but also bug fixes and improvements.
We also see this in the Google Play system update in July. This month we see preparations for a makeover Google Pay to Google Wallet† This new app not only allows you to pay but also gives you better access to loyalty cards and the like. Google previously showed what this would look like during Google I/O in May of this year.
Other improvements that Google made with the July system update can be found in the changelog below.
July 2022
Account management
- [Phone] New section headers reappear in the “Data & Privacy” tab in your Google Account settings.[2]
device connection
- [Phone] APIs for developers to build seamless multi-device experiences.[5]
Google Play Store
- Improvements to the Play-as-you-download feature to allow players to start mobile games while downloading the app continues to reduce wait times.[3]
- New features to help you discover the apps and games you love.[3]
- Improvements that allow for faster and more reliable downloads and installations.[3]
- New features for Play Pass and Play Points.[3]
- Improvements to Google Play Billing.[3]
- Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device secure.[3]
- Various performance improvements, bug fixes, security, stability, and accessibility improvements.[3]
the support
- [Phone] Providing the ability to filter data plans available for purchase by different categories received from the carrier.[2]
Pocket wallet
- [Phone] Updates the user experience to the latest Google Material designs, renaming it to “Google Wallet”.[2]
Developer Services
- New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support map-related developer services in their apps.[1]
[2] Available through Google Play Services Version 22.22 updated on 07/11/2022
[3] Available through Google Play Store v31.1 updated on 07/11/2022.
[4] Available through Google Play Services version 22.24 updated on 07/11/2022.
[5] Available through Google Play Services version 22.26 updated on 07/11/2022.
