May 2025 Google System Updates: Enhancements for Connectivity and Digital Wallets

May 2025 Google System Updates Overview

General Information

• Release Date: May 8, 2025
• Document Type: Monthly "Google System Release Notes"
• Scope: Details what's new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system updates across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC.

First-Party Apps Comprising the 'Google System'

• Adaptive Connectivity Services
• Android System Intelligence
• Android System Key Verifier
• Android System SafetyCore
• Android TV Core Services
• Android WebView
• Device Health Services
• Settings Services
• Google Play Store
• Google Play system update
• SIM Manager

Notable Features and Updates

Google Play services v25.18 (2025-05-07)

• Device Connectivity: New feature allowing cast on standby-friendly devices.
• Wear OS: Visual improvements to screens related to Wear OS.
• Developer Features: Enhanced support for device connectivity and digital wallet/payments-related processes in apps.

Google Play services v25.17 (2025-05-05)

• Wallet: Expanded availability of Google Wallet to more countries.