March 2025 Updates for Google System on Android: What’s New

Each month, the “Google System Release Notes” provide insights on updates related to Play services, Play Store, and Play system updates across various platforms, including Android smartphones and tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PCs. Some features are meant for direct users, while others focus on helping developers enhance their applications.

The “Google System” includes a variety of first-party applications that are integral to the operation of Android devices.

It’s important to note that just because a feature appears in the release notes does not guarantee immediate availability. Some functionalities might take additional time to roll out fully to users.

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Google Play services v25.09 (March 10, 2025)

Developer Services

• [Phone] New tools are available for both Google and third-party developers, enhancing support for Device Connectivity processes.
• [Phone] There are enhancements focusing on Analytics & Diagnostics for developers’ apps.

Device Connectivity

• [Phone] The interface for the “Cast Options” settings has been improved.
• [Phone] Users can now detect available Thread networks and bordering routers for simpler network management.

Support

• [Phone] This update provides details on new features and capabilities of the latest Android OS version.
• [Phone] Users will receive new information on utilizing the Gemini service.

System Management

• [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates that enhance system management services for better Device Connectivity.

Utilities

• [Phone] Users can now sync SIM contacts directly to their Google account.

Wallet

• [Phone, Wear] Google Wallet now improves support for asymmetric protocols for NFC readers.
• [Phone, Wear] Supervised users can now access Wallet with appropriate parental controls.
• [Phone] Users can now provide feedback regarding their Digital Car Key experience.

Google Play Store v45.3 (March 10, 2025)

• [Phone] The app review page on larger screens now features a 2-column layout.

Device Health Services v1.27.0.731092006 (March 3, 2025)

• [Phone] Enhancements have been made to the Adaptive Battery functionalities.

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Google Play services v25.08 (March 3, 2025)

Account Management

• [Phone] The reliability of login for users under 18 has been improved.

Wallet

• [Phone, Wear] The Google Wallet application is now being launched in additional countries.

Google Play Store v45.2 (March 3, 2025)

• [Phone] New topic pages on Google Play allow easier exploration of game genres.
• [Phone] A new installation bar makes it simpler to install and open apps while scrolling down the app details page.