August 2022 Google Play System Update brings new UI for Autofill and expands Material You for apps

Google has released the August 2022 Play System update for Android devices that comes with various new improvements and system optimizations as well as bug fixes. These updates are available for various Android products including phones, tablets, Android TV and Google TV devices, Android Auto enabled vehicles, wear OS devices, and Chrome OS devices.

According to the information, the August 2022 Google Play System update changes and improvements in the Android system have been released starting August 18, 2022. These system improvements will expand gradually.

Below you can check the complete August 2022 Play System Update changelog.

Google Play Store:

• Improvements to the Play-as-you-download feature to let gamers start playing mobile games while the app download continues to reduce waiting times.
• New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.
• Optimizations allow faster and more reliable download and installation.
• New features to the Play Pass and Play Points programs.
• Enhancements to Google Play Billing.
• Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.
• Various performance optimizations, bug fixes, and improvements to security, stability, and accessibility.

Support:

• [Phone] This release adds link groups to GoogleHelp to give users detailed help instructions from apps.
• [Phone] Adds support for Material 3 dynamic color in Android Help.

System Management & Diagnostics:

• [Phone] New settings screens provide better visibility into and control over the functionality of Google Play services on your device.

Utilities:

• [Phone] New UI for AutoFill.

Wallet:

• [Phone] Allows users to add new eMoney cards to Google Pay to pay on transit and in stores in Japan.

Developer Services:

• New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support Location & Context related developer services in their apps.

System Management:

• Updates to system management services that improve security, and stability.

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