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What to Expect in February’s Android Update
Bug fixes, Google Play changes, and more
By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 2, 2022 12:33PM EST Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming A small list of Google system updates is set to release later this month, including some critical device fixes and some changes for the Google Play Store. According to Google's update page, February's update will be addressing some bugs related to device connectivity, system management, safety, utilities, and developer services. More specifically, it means general improvements for device stability, network usage, and security. And in the case of developer services, it will be adding new features for both Google and third-party developers to take advantage of. Things like support for accessibility, ads, analytics, and even machine learning. JohnnyGreig / Getty Images But the Google Play Store has the longest list of the bunch, featuring everything from performance optimizations and bug fixes to security and stability improvements. Play-as-you-download will be seeing improvements to reduce wait times so you can start playing mobile games while they're downloading. That goes hand-in-hand with other planned optimizations intended to speed up download and installation times. Ivan-balvan / Getty Images The update notes also mention "Enhancements to Google Play Billing," but don't go into detail about what these enhancements will be. And new (unspecified) features are also being included to make it easier to discover more apps and games. The Google Play Store update will be rolling out on Tuesday, February 8th, with the update for Google Play services following suit on Thursday, February 10th. In addition to the Google Play Store, the new update will be rolling out for pretty much every Google device you can think of: phones, tablets, watches, TV devices, and more. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Chromecast Jumps to Android 12, Adds Security and 4K Support The Official Android Versions Guide: Everything You Need to Know How to Update Instagram How Do I Update Firefox? (Most Recent: Firefox 106) 6G: What It Is & When to Expect It Windows 11 Search Not Working? Try These Fixes What Is the Google Chrome Browser? How to Use BlueStacks to Run Android Apps on Windows Android 13: News, Release Date, and Features Is Google Play Safe? Rollable Pixel: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors How to Check for Updates on Your Android Phone Parse Error: What It Is and How to Fix It How to Fix It When Facebook Dating Is Not Working How to Install Google Play on Kindle Fire How to Resolve Google Play Store Errors Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies