What’s new in Android’s June 2026 Google System Updates: WhatsApp backups

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.

The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”:

To update, open the Settings app > tap your name at the very top for “Google services” (on Pixel) > All services tab > Privacy & security > System services.

A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it’s widely available. Some capabilities take months to fully launch.

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Google Play services v26.23 (2026-06-15)

System Management

[Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Performance.

[Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.

Utilities

[Phone] With this update, you can now manage your WhatsApp backups through device settings.

[Phone] You’ll now get an improved experience when you view or update the Google Contacts sync setting.

Wallet

[Phone, Wear] Bug fixes for Wallet related services.

Google Play Store v51.9 (2026-06-15)

[Phone] You can now get a “Trusted” badge on your Google Play Store reviews if you are eligible for the Trusted Contributor program and opt in.

[Phone] You can now try the latest features in Play Labs and share your feedback to help improve the Play Store.

[Phone] You can now manage content restrictions on Google Play using your Android Parental Controls PIN.

Android System Intelligence V.75 (2026-06-11)

[Phone] Bug fixes and maintenance changes.

Private Compute Services B.26 / C.4 (2026-06-08)

[Phone] Maintenance changes.

Google Play services v26.22 (2026-06-08)

Device Connectivity

[Auto] Bug fixes for Device Connections related services.

[Phone] You can now view contact card information when you receive a contact card through Quick Share.

Security & Privacy

[Phone] This update adds Find Hub configuration to phone setup so you can locate your device remotely.

System Management

[Phone, TV] This update archives stale achievements to remove them from game and developer interfaces.

Google Play Store v51.8 (2026-06-08)

[Auto, PC, Phone, TV] With updates to Google Play Protect, you’ll receive additional security verifications for unverified apps to help keep your device safe.

[Phone] This update adds an “Ask Play” button to the search suggest bar when you enter a query to open a full-screen conversational AI search experience.

[Phone] You can now get faster, real-time streaming, and more flexible response formats with Ask Play Highlights on search results.

Google Play services v26.21 (2026-06-01)

Developer Services

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

Security & Privacy

[Phone] You can now import and export passwords and passkeys between Google Password Manager and third-party password managers with the Credential Exchange standard.

Google Play Store v51.7 (2026-06-01)

[Phone] With this update, sales prices and discount details, such as offer and dates, are clearer and more visible across the Play Store.

[Auto, Phone, TV] You’ll get a refreshed design in Play Store dialogs when you get or buy an app to continue.

[Phone] With this update, pre-registration and auto-install use a single flow.

[Phone] You can now receive notifications about monthly challenges through Play Store pop-up banners.

[Phone] You can now receive notifications for Loyalty MAX challenges via pop-up banners on the Google Play Store.

[Phone] You can now find app content on installed app store listing pages in the Play Store and visit Play Collections to browse similar content.