What’s new in Android’s December 2025 Google System Updates

* [Phone] For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK, you can now find more information on app detail pages to help identify regulated medical device apps.

Google Play services v25.50 (2025-12-22)

Account Management

* [Phone] This update enables an API that renders a custom account selection UI within the Connected Account connection flow.
* [Phone] With this update, you’ll get an improved Android Parental Supervision setup flow.
* [Phone] With this feature, you’ll see recommendations in Google Settings to finish Play Store setup.
* [Phone] You’ll get an improved UX for notifications about new Advanced Protection features.

Developer Services

* [Phone] New developer features for google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in thier apps.
* [phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Ads related processes in their apps.
* [Phone] Introducing a way to provide feedback on automatic time and time zone performance within settings.

Security & Privacy

* [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Bug fixes for Security & Privacy related services.

Support

* [Phone] With this update, you can now find information about new Android features.

Google Play store v49.4 (2025-12-22)

* [Phone] New feature that streamlines install for system services when initiated by a user.

Google Play services v25.49 (2025-12-15)

Developer Services

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

Device Connectivity

* [Phone] With this feature, you can get prompts to allow access for nearby devices.

Google Play Store v49.3 (2025-12-15)

* [Phone] With the new Ask Play experience, you’ll get an improved chat interface that lets you talk to the Play Store like a personal assistant.
* [Phone] You can now adjust c