Google Play update from May
Every month, Google releases a new Google Play system update. This is an update that specifically addresses issues around Google services, on your Android device. It is an update separate from the security updates distributed for devices running Google's operating system. Earlier this month, security update May was released, now it is the turn of the Google Play system update for May.
We have put down the changelog with the improvements in the update for you below. Keep in mind that it may take quite a while, before the update is available for your device.
Android System Intelligence B.25 (14-05-2026)
- [Phone] Bug fixes and maintenance changes.
Private Compute Services B.25 (11-05-2026)
- [Phone] Maintenance changes.
Google Play services v26.18 (11-05-2026)
Account management
- [Phone, TV, Wear] You now get an improved trusted contacts feature for supervised users.
- [PC] This update expands the Family Link setting Add/Delete User, allowing supervised users to give administrator access to other users on devices that support multiple administrator accounts.
Device connectivity
- [Phone] This update allows Quick Share to transfer content from Android to iOS via a QR code and cloud transfer.
Security and emergency
- [Phone] You can now translate broadcasts about public safety from Mobile Emergency Notifications into your device's system language.
Security and privacy
- [Phone] Thanks to the new update, a scam prevention feature automatically terminates calls that mimic supported bank phone numbers.
- [Phone] You get a better user experience for features of Advanced Security.
Utilities
- [Phone] You can now back up and restore settings for Autofill with Google.
Wallet
- [Phone] New features for Google and third-party app developers to support digital wallet and payment processes in their apps.
Google Play Store v51.4 (11-05-2026)
- [Phone] With this update, AI view and Ask the Play offer content-focused search results for sports, media and entertainment, with access to trailers and where to watch the content.
- [Phone] You can now show samples of manga and webtoons in participating comic apps, directly on the app's details page. Launch previews to discover your favourite comics.
- [Phone] You can now sign up to get great weekly rewards and other offers via notifications and emails in your inbox.
Google Play services v26.17 (04-05-2026)
Account management
- [PC] This update adds a warning screen when logging in with a Dasher account on Android desktops.
Developer Services
- [Car, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] New features for Google and third-party app developers to support utility processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] Bug fixes for services for Wallet.
Google Play Store v51.3 (04-05-2026)
- [Phone] This update allows you to open the Google Play Sidekick from the notification window.
- [Phone] You can now ask questions and share advice about the games you play in Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
