August’s Google Play system update is live with AutoFill UI and Material You additions
Google has just pushed outAndroid 13to the public, but brand-new Android releases aren’t the only updates coming to modern Android devices. Google has started offering public changelogs forGoogle Play system updatesthis year. Those are releases that upgrade part of the underlying infrastructure of your phone without touching the OS itself, as Google detached certain modules to make them more easily updatable on the fly. The latest in line are the August 2022 update notes, and they have some neat enhancements in store for us.
Compared to theJuly 2022 release, there haven’t been updates to the Play Store partition of the Play services — the changelog remains exactly the same across the two updates here.
Those who frequent the Android Help app for support are in for a pleasant update, though. Google notes that it has switched out the app’s theme for one withMaterial You’sdynamic colors. There is also a new settings screen for Google Play services that is supposed to offer clearer visuals and better control.
August 2022
Google Play Store
System Management & Diagnostics
Developer Services
System Management
[2] Available through Google Play services v33.22 updated on 08/18/2022
[3] Available through Google Play Store v31.1 updated on 07/28/2022.
Another neat addition is a new UI for AutoFill. While we don’t have this new interface on any of our devices just yet, we’ll be on the lookout for what exactly has changed as the new update is rolled out.
All of these updates are available through Google Play Store version 33.22, which was released on August 18 and is currently in the process of rolling out. To check your current version, open the Play Store, tap your account icon, head toSettingsand then theAboutsection. Here, you can both view the current version and update it. It’s possible that you won’t get the newest release right away, though, as Google uses a staged rollout model and only makes new versions available to more people over time, even if you smash that button.
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