Google Play System October 2024 Update Released: What’s New for Android

Google has just released the October 2024 Play System update for Android devices to enhance security, reliability, and user experience. This update includes new features and fixes that make devices more efficient and user-friendly.

The fresh update brings an Instant Hotspot feature, which allows users to share their phone’s internet connection easily with other devices. Now, when your hotspot is available, you will receive a notification, and there will be a new status icon to show when you are connected.

Moreover, the update also includes new developer features for both Google and third-party app developers. If you are setting up a new smartwatch, you will notice some visual improvements in the setup screen, after this update

Furthermore, the Play Store now highlights more games that come with achievements in the search results and details pages on phones and PC.

Notably, these new features are being rolled out, not all users will get them at the same time. Some features might take months to become available to everyone.

Users can check for the update by going to Settings >> Security >> Google Play System Update. The update will be downloaded and installed automatically, without requiring a device restart.

Check the full changelog of the Google Play System October 2024 Update below.

WHAT’S NEW

Google Play services v24.39 (2024-10-07)

Device Connectivity

• [Phone] With instant hotspot, you’ll now see a notification when your hotspot is available and a new status icon once you’re connected.
• [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

Utilities

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.

Google Play Store v43.1 (2024-10-07)

• [Phone] When you set up your new watch, you’ll see some visual improvements in the device setup screen.
• [PC, Phone] You’ll now find more games with achievements on the Search results and Details pages.