What’s new in Android’s January 2026 Google System Updates [U]

Published: 6 days ago (January 12, 2026 at 05:27 PM EST)

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Source: 9to5Google

Google System Release Notes Overview

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.

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