What’s New in Google Play Services? November Updates You Must See
Discover Google’s November updates for Android, Wear OS, TV, and PC with hidden features, Wallet tools, improved security, and developer tweaks.
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Govt Alert: Update Android Now to Avoid Major Security Breach
Govt Alert: Update Android Now to Avoid Major Security Breach
In its monthly System Release Notes, Google has now illuminated the developments in Play services, Play Store, Android WebView, and Google Play system updates for Android mobile devices, tablets, Wear OS, Android TV, Auto, and PC. Users and developers alike can reap the benefits of the updates but some of them may still take weeks to be globally available.
The affected updates also involve some of the first-party applications such as Adaptive Connectivity Services, Android System Intelligence, Device Health Services, Google Play Protect, Google Play Services for AR, Google Play Store, Private Compute Services, Settings Services, SIM Manager, and System Parental Controls, etc. by users verifying version numbers through the “App info” section located in the Settings, whereas system updates can be found under “About phone > Android version”.
Google Play Services v25.46 (Nov 24, 2025)
Developer Services: New features for app developers to support Ads, Location & Context, and Device Connectivity processes.
Device Connectivity: Introduces one-tap device suggestions in media output switcher. Bug fixes included for Device Connections.
Security & Privacy: Adds support for Find Hub item location sharing, ensuring secure encryption and aggregation of shared locations.
System Management: Bug fixes and updates improving security across Auto, PC, Phone, TV, and Wear. Game developers can now select optimal timing for Google Play Games profile prompts.
Wallet: Adds a direct link to new Google Wallet settings on the web.
Google Play Store v49.0 (Nov 24, 2025)
Flexible quest system allowing users to choose optional tasks for extra rewards.
UK users can access detailed information about traders and withdrawal rights directly on the app, game, and book pages.
Android WebView v143 (Nov 20, 2025)
Proactive measures against negative ad types were widened which resulted in a better web content experience.
Security and bug fixes were carried out along with support for developers to show web content in apps.
Previous Updates: Main Points
Google Play Services v25.45 (Nov 17): Account Management problem corrections; new Health & Fitness developer tools; UnionPay integration in autofill; wider Google Wallet availability; Wallet services bug fixes.
Google Play Store v48.9 (Nov 17): Users can discover some upcoming sports events and connect with the gaming community via Q&A.
Google Play Services v25.44 (Nov 10): Enhancements in Parental Control, developer features for Maps, live video integration for emergencies, SMS backup alternatives, and stability improvements.
Google Play Store v48.8 (Nov 10): Remove apps directly from the Play Store listing; manage subscriptions and Play Points.
Android TV Core Services v7.2.3 (Nov 3): Backdrop account functionality added and SDK update.
Google Play Services v25.43 (Nov 3): Better Parent-managed contacts, improved storage, support for camera customization, updates for stability of the system, and Pix payments for GBoard users.
The features that are mentioned in the changelogs do not necessarily become available for all the users at the same time. Google usually does the rollout of new features gradually and over a few weeks.
