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Google Reportedly Adds System 'Signatures' App to Android

The app appears to roll out through the June 2026 Google Play system update and could let users store and insert saved signatures across apps.

Overview

  • Reports say the Signatures app started appearing on phones after the June 2026 Google Play system update and is visible on recent Pixels, OnePlus devices, and some Samsung phones.
  • The app reportedly stores multiple signature versions in a Manage Signatures vault that users can draw, type with font options, or upload as a photo.
  • When an app requests a signature the Signatures utility opens in a partial-screen picker so users can choose or add a saved mark without switching apps.
  • The package targets API level 31, which suggests compatibility back to Android 12, and distribution via Play system updates would let Google reach many devices without separate vendor OS upgrades.
  • Google has not formally announced the feature and outlets stress that the details and real-world integration with PDF tools or services remain unconfirmed and under observation.