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Google Play services v24.39 (2024-10-07)

Device Connectivity

  • [Phone] With instant hotspot, you’ll now see a notification when your hotspot is available and a new status icon once you’re connected.
  • [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

Utilities

  • [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.

Google Play Store v43.1 (2024-10-07)

  • [Phone] When you set up your new watch, you’ll see some visual improvements in the device setup screen.
  • [PC, Phone] You’ll now find more games with achievements on the Search results and Details pages.
  • sabreW4K3English
    1·
    3 months ago

    Isn’t Android 15 meant to be dropping? Thought the release would come with that

    • Album@lemmy.caEnglish
      6·
      3 months ago

      It’s already out. Not all phones will receive it. Those that do might not get it the same day pixels do.

      This update is not an android security release that patches drivers or system files, but the update to google play services and related apps.

      You are right in that it’s unlikely the pixels will get any further A14 security updates until after A15.

    • Nemeski@lemm.eeOPEnglish
      3·
      3 months ago

      These are just patch notes for different Google services that they update throughout the month and not all of them require a system updates.

      I’ve been wondering if it would be better to post the whole list here only at the end of the month? Or not to post it at all?

      • sabreW4K3English
        2·
        2 months ago

        They’re definitely worth posting. You’re doing a good job!