Android's March 2025 Update Brings Enhanced Features and Improved Security Across Devices

What’s New in Android’s March 2025 Google System Updates

The monthly 'Google System Release Notes' for March 2025 detail the latest updates and features across various Google services on Android, including phones, tablets, Wear OS, TV, Auto, and PCs. Here are the key highlights:

Google Play Services v25.11 (2025-03-24)

• Account Management: Recommendations for cross-device services in Google Settings.
• Developer Services: New features for Maps-related processes in apps across multiple platforms.
• Security & Privacy: Existing Android Find My Device features now work in Direct Boot mode.
• System Management: Fixes to improve system management and diagnostics services.
• Utilities: Bug fixes for utility services.
• Wallet: Added support for Aliro protocol on NFC readers; new education card in Google Wallet.

Google Play Store v45.5 (2025-03-24)

• New Quest Formats: Enhanced search page with new quest formats.
• Subscription Offers: Subscription offers now visible in Search results and App details pages.
• Noteworthy Events: New format highlights notable events.

Google Play Services v25.10 (2025-03-17)

• Security & Privacy: Option to delete all data in Google Password Manager.
• Support: Prompt to enable Photos backup in the Google Guide campaign.
• Wallet: Improved animations for cards, better user experience for access card setup, and a redesigned Campus ID.

Google Play Store v45.4 (2025-03-17)

• Voice Search: New Voice Search page for more accurate voice searches.

SIM Manager v31 (2025-03-14)

• General Improvements: Bug fixes and reliability improvements.

Google Play Services v25.09 (2025-03-10)

• Developer Services: New features for Device Connectivity and Analytics & Diagnostics.
• Device Connectivity: Improved Cast Options settings screen, easier Thread network management.
• Support: Information about new Android OS features; updates on Gemini usage.
• System Management: Enhancements to system management services for better device connectivity.
• Utilities: Sync SIM contacts to Google account.
• Wallet: Enhanced NFC reader support, supervised user access, and feedback for Digital Car Key.

Google Play Store v45.3 (2025-03-10)

• Review Page Layout: 2-column layout on large screens for app reviews.

Device Health Services v1.27.0.731092006 (2025-03-03)

• Adaptive Battery: Optimizations for Adaptive Battery functionalities.

Google Play Services v25.08 (2025-03-03)

• Account Management: Improved login reliability for teens and children.
• Wallet: Expanded Google Wallet to new countries.

Google Play Store v45.2 (2025-03-03)

• Topic Pages: New topic pages for easier exploration of game genres.
• Install Bar: Improved app installation process with a new install bar.