What’s new in the October 2024 Google System Updates

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.

The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”:

A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it’s widely available. Some capabilities take months to fully launch.

Instant hotspot widely rolled out with Cross-device services last month, and is getting a “new status icon.”

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.