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Google Play May 2023 update to download: Here is the changelog

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Google System updates, you can enhance the security and reliability of your Android devices and enjoy new, helpful features. These updates encompass various improvements and enhancements to the Android operating system, as well as updates to the Google Play Store and Google Play services. They are applicable to a range of devices, such as phones, tablets, Android TV, and Google TV devices, vehicles that support Android Auto, WearOS devices, and Chrome OS devices.

Google Play System May 2023 Update

The Google support site has recently posted an article containing information about the latest updates to the Google Play system, with a focus on those scheduled for May 2023. It’s worth noting that these updates aren’t exclusive to a particular product category but rather are available for a range of devices, including phones, tablets, Android TV and Google TV devices, cars with Android Auto, wearables with Wear OS, and computers and tablets running Chrome OS. Both Google and the Google Play Store and Google Play Services offer these Android operating system updates.

Account Management
  • [Auto] Re-ordering of the existing sign-in methods to prioritize mobile sign-in by moving the mobile sign-in options above the car sign-in option.[2]
Device Connectivity
  • [Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.[2]
Developer Services
  • [Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.[2]
Google Play Store
  • New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.[3]
  • Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.[3]
  • Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.[3]
  • Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.[3]
  • [Phone] Improve your ability to report illegal content and enable user sentiment tracking for apps and Play reviews.[5]
Security & Privacy
  • [Phone] Passwords can be imported to the Google Password Manager on Android.[2]
Wallet
  • [Phone] New animations displayed after successful tap and pay transaction using Google Wallet at NYC MTA stations.[2]
System Management
  • [Wear] Changes to streamline the system updater experience during initial setup.[2]

[2]Available through Google Play services v23.17 updated on 05/3/2023

[3][4]Available through Google Play Store v35.6 updated on 05/1/2023

[5]Available through Google Play Store v35.7 updated on 05/8/2023

How to install Google system updates

Google system updates are automatically installed on all affected products by default. Each user can change their preferences by entering:

  1. Settingsand then Google.
  2. Other and then System Services Updates.

However, disabling does not prevent system updates from sources other than Google (i.e. device manufacturer, carrier), nor app updates via the Play Store. In addition, the Mountain View giant can update system services even when automatic updates are turned off where this is necessary to resolve serious security issues or to comply with legal obligations.


Aastha is a Author of Samlover.com. With a degree in Engineering with IT, Aastha is deeply immersed in the realm of technology. Specializing in Android and Hardware. She is Passionate about technology at the service of digital entertainment that can be used through any platform. Music, movies and video games have always taken up a good part of his free time, but he doesn't give up outdoor activities, from simple walks to cycling and skiing. He has been producing editorial content for SamLover since 2022 and has run a computer and telephony store for 3 decades.

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Google Messages Rolls Out Text Editing Feature For Beta Users

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Google is adding an extra layer of facility by offering a new feature, ‘text editing’, in its messaging app, Google Message. 

Google is gearing up to send a text editing feature for Google Messages, which would permit you to edit any message even after sending it, but within the particular last few minutes. Initially, Google was spotted working on a message editing feature for Google Messages back in February, and finally, the feature has come into existence. 

At the moment, Google is rolling out this feature only for beta users. This is being speculated by a post on X shared by a user, @Jhowkira2000 (via AssembleDebug on X), who stated that the messaging editing feature is already available for a short range of users. 

But here’s the catch: you can only edit messages when you and your conversation partner have the feature. It is reported that the giant has set a 15-minute time limit, so if you want to edit a message after sending it, you have to edit it within 15 minutes; after that, you won’t be able to edit. Plus, anyone can see the original, unedited message in the message details. The conversation will display the edited message, giving it a cleaner view. 

You can easily edit the message just by pressing long on the message you want to edit and then clicking on the pencil icon housed in the top toolbar. At the moment, the feature is in the beta stage, but it is expected that soon the brand will roll out the feature stably.


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Android Auto 12 Beta Update Now Available

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Your smart driving companion Android Auto getting a new beta update and it’s ready to download. 

Google is active in upgrading the Android Auto facility since continuously it delivers new updates to offer new functionality and fix bugs as per the requirements, and now it is delivering an Android Auto Beta 12. Android Auto is a Google-designed application that helps drivers keep focused on the road by using Google Assistant to manage entertainment, calls, messages, locations, and more. 

Android Auto 12 Beta update Available to Download

The new version is beta 12, and as per ritual, Google has not published an official changelog with the new features introduced. It’s quite inconvenient for users not to easily get detailed information about the new features and improvements that arrived with the update. But you can get the latest Android Auto 12 Beta update here.

Possibly even with this version, the developers have limited themselves to fixing a few bugs that were present in the previous version and were creating a kind of inconvenience to users in their seamless experience and making some minor general improvements. 

A couple of days ago, Google delivered the Android Auto 11.9 stable update. Android Auto offers you dozens of facilities to make drivers’ driving experience more comfortable, as it lets you make calls using Google Assistant and answer incoming calls with just a tap, offers you updates on your route, ETA, and hazards in real-time, access your contacts folder and send and receive messages with the Google Assistant using SMS, Hangouts, and many more messaging apps, and so on. 

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Matter 1.3 Update Could Expand Samsung’s Smart Home Device Support

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The Matter is an open standard platform for smart home technology that lets the device connect with any matter-certified ecosystem using a single protocol, which provides a smooth experience while using the smart home devices. Now the platform has started grabbing new updates with v1.3, and with the latest update, it has started to support more smart home devices.

Metter 1.3 brings support for ten more devices with new features

The Matter platform partner company has announced the release of the Matter 1.3 update, which will provide support for several smart kitchen appliances, electric vehicle chargers, sensors, and valves. You can check out all the smart devices listed below:

  • Cooktops
  • Dryers
  • Electric vehicle chargers
  • Extractor Hoods
  • Freeze detectors
  • Microwave Ovens
  • Ovens
  • Leak Detectors
  • Rain Sensors
  • Water Valves

Along with the expansion of the device support list, the latter update for software updates also brings some new features like energy tracking, which lets users track the energy usage of the device throughout the day. Secondly, it has introduced scenes, which help users do several actions in batch form. For instance, you can create a scene in which room lights turn on when you close the door.

Additionally, now the TVs that support Matter can display notifications about the progress of other home-based devices. With this functionality, Matter Cast becomes a great alternative for other systems like AirPlay and Google Cast.

Samsung should quickly bring Matter’s new version to SmartThings

Samsung has adapted the Matter functionality with its SmartThings platform, but the company hasn’t focused on bringing innovations for the devices and hasn’t brought the Matter 1.2 support, and it looks like the company may take some more time to bring the functionality for the smart things. So for the latest 1.3 updates, it looks like Samsung Galaxy device users have to wait for a couple of months. 

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