Android's February 2025 System Updates Introduce School Time, Enhanced Wallet Features, and More

What’s New in Android's February 2025 Google System Updates

The monthly 'Google System Release Notes' detail updates across various Google and Android services, including Play services, the Play Store, and system updates for different platforms like phones, tablets, Wear OS, Android TV, Auto, and PC. Here are some highlights:

• School Time: A new feature that allows parents to automatically limit or adjust phone functionality and restrict app access during school hours.
• Security & Privacy: The Security and Privacy settings page will now notify users when phone updates are available.
• Google Wallet: Users will receive notifications if a digital ID card issuer is temporarily unavailable, and there are enhancements for digital IDs.
• Play Store: The deep link experience has been improved to help discover high-quality apps. Purchase offers on Google Play have also been updated with a new UX.
• Live Captions: UI issues in Live Captions have been fixed.
• Developer Features: Various developer features were introduced to support utilities, device connectivity, and payments-related processes in third-party apps.
• Factory Reset Flow: An improved factory reset process is now available.
• Sponsored Suggestions: When starting a search, sponsored suggestions will include a brief description of the ad.
• Collections: Collections are now enabled for Android 10-12 devices in the US. Users can access these via a widget or by long-pressing the Play Store icon.
• Family Link: A new entry point in Google Settings makes it easier to manage family groups.
• Quick Share: Transfers can continue over Wi-Fi or mobile data even if the direct connection is lost, and an improved setup experience has been introduced.
• Play Games Profile: UI updates have been made when creating a Play Games profile.