July 2024 Android System update improves Play Store threat analysis

Google detailed its July 2024 Android System Update. The release isn’t out for Android devices, but details suggest improvements for Google Play Store’s full threat analysis feature.

According to the info, July 2024 Android System Update will let users send new apps for full threat analysis. Android’s install-time protection is powered by Google Play Protect, which is getting improved with the July release.

The change will be applied with Google Play Store v41.7, which apparently released yesterday. Compatible smartphones may start getting the updated Play Store version through the background installation method shortly.

Google Play Store v41.7 (2024-07-01)

• [Phone] Google Play Protect install-time protection now allows users to send new apps for full threat analysis.

Android smartphones often receive Play System updates from Google. These releases usually get installed when you restart your handset or update the Play Store. Google brings bug fixes and functional improvements for Android.

These updates make your Android phones even more secure and reliable and give you new and useful features. Over the last few months, Google has been offering new Google Play Store updates every week, providing:

• New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.
• Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.
• Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.
• Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.