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Google’s August Play System Update Brings Five Modular Android Enhancements

Delivery begins on Pixel and Samsung phones following a promised fix for recent rollout failures.

Overview

  • Google plans to roll out its August 2025 Play System update imminently to Pixel and Samsung devices and has promised a fix for recent Play System update failures.
  • The update introduces an optional security question for remote device locking to secure lost or stolen phones.
  • Gboard’s Autofill feature adds a dedicated Google shortcut for faster login credential input.
  • Google Wallet now supports native access options for multi-family residential buildings on Android and Wear OS devices.
  • The Google Play Store’s Quests system is enhanced and the review interface is redesigned with summaries and thematic tiles.