The February Google Play System update has started rolling out to various devices, enhancing essential Android components such as WebView, Google Play Services, the Play Store, and Android System Intelligence. These updates primarily aim to bolster security, ensure user privacy, and enhance overall user experience. Google also shared the changelog for the upcoming March 2025 update, which includes a revamped ‘Cast Options’ interface, improvements to Adaptive Battery functionality, and additional features. These Google Play System updates are crucial for the Android ecosystem, providing monthly enhancements that improve both functionality and security through core system apps.
The delivery of these updates can be inconsistent, as evidenced by February’s rollout. My Pixel 8 received the update early, while my OnePlus 12R has just started to see it arriving. Similarly, Android Police News Editor Dallas Thomas reported that his Pixel 9 Pro and Galaxy S23+ received the update recently. Additionally, several Samsung Galaxy devices are now also receiving the February update, as reported by SammyFans.
Following this, Google updated its System Release Notes page, detailing expected features in the March 2025 update. Highlights include an improved interface for ‘Cast Options’, updates for new functionalities using Gemini, and optimizations for Adaptive Battery. To check if the latest update is available for your Android device, navigate to Settings, then Security & privacy, followed by System & updates, and finally Google Play system update. If it indicates “January 1, 2025,” it’s time to check for updates.
If it says “February 1, 2025,” you have the latest update but should still look for any smaller patches that might be released subsequently. Key updates include:
**Android WebView v134**
This update improves security and privacy, along with fixing bugs and adding new developer features for better web content display in apps. **Google Play Services v25.07**
This version enhances account management capabilities, provides notifications for available phone updates in security settings, and improves the digital ID features in Google Wallet. **Google Play Store v45.1**
Updates have made discovering high-quality apps easier and enhanced the user interface for purchase offers.
**Android System Intelligence V.21**
This update resolves user interface issues in Live Captions, contributing to a smoother user experience.
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