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Google details March 2023 System Update – What’s new?
Article first published on March 2nd, update added at the bottom…
Google published March 2023 System Update details today. The update rollout has not started yet, whereas February’s build appears to be skipped from the rollout.
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According to Google, the March 2023 System Update brings upgrades to Wallet and System Management functions. The new build makes it possible for Wallet users to selectively exclude loyalty cards imported from Gmail.
Adding to this, the March 2023 System update also brings updates to System Management and Usability services that improve Battery Life, Device Storage, and Network Usage.
In addition to smartphones, Google’s March update for System Management applies to Android Auto, Android TV, Wear OS as well as PC (Chromebook). You can check the complete changelog below:
- Wallet
- [Phone] Wallet users can selectively exclude loyalty cards imported from Gmail.[1]
- System Management
[Auto] [TV] [Phone] [Wear OS] [PC] Updates to System Management, and Usability services that improve Battery Life, Device Storage, and Network Usage.
The company also revealed that the upgrades included in Google Play services v08.23, which updated on the first day of this month. Hopefully, Android devices will start getting Play System updates in the coming days.
Google System updates make your Android devices more secure and reliable and give you new and useful features. They include updates from Google to the Android operating system, Google Play Store, and Google Play services.
These updates are available for phones, tablets, Android TV and Google TV devices, Android Auto-enabled vehicles, Wear OS devices, and Chrome OS devices. Learn more about Google System updates.
Update [March 08]
Today, Google has updated the March 2023 Play System update release notes page. Compared to the content shared initially, the page now has detailed information along with a huge list of changes in Google Play Store, Wallet and System Management.
Google Play Store
- New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.[4]
- Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.[4]
- Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.[4]
- Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.[4]
- [Phone] Users will have the ability to automatically make apps that they are installing on Phones & Tablets, available on other connected Android devices such as Watch, TV and Chromebooks.[4]
Wallet
- [Phone] Wallet users can selectively exclude loyalty cards imported from Gmail.[1]
- [Phone] New animations displayed after successful tap and pay transaction using Google Wallet. [1]
System Management
- [Auto] [TV] [Phone] [Wear OS] [PC] Updates to System Management, and Usability services that improve Battery Life, Device Storage, and Network Usage.[1]
- [Auto] [TV] [Phone] [Wear OS] [PC] Updates to system management services that improve stability.[2]
Additional
- [1] Available through Google Play services v08.23 updated on 03/01/2023
- [2] Available through Google Play services v09.23 updated on 03/08/2023
- [4] Available through Google Play Store v34.8 updated on 03/6/2023
Android 15’s Easter Egg includes a secret Landroid screensaver mode that One UI 7 might borrow. Samsung’s next One UI iteration will be based on Android 15 OS. Core Android features such as Easter Egg will be included in Galaxy’s next major upgrade.
Debuted as a Landroid screensaver, Android 15’s Easter egg was added with the latest Beta. Google News Telegram channel’s Nail Sadykov discovered that the Easter egg game is equipped with an integrated screensaver mode.
To activate Easter Egg, head into Settings followed by About phone and Android version. Once done, tap the displayed Android version several times until you see the Android 15 bugdroid logo floating in space.
Space travel mini-game will be available to play added with Android 14. When you initially trigger the mini-game, you should have unlocked the new screensaver, tucked away under Settings → Display & Touch → Screen saver → Landroid.
After activating the screensaver, you can set your phone on your desk. Now, the phone will let you watch the Easter egg game take over in autopilot mode, as the spacecraft automatically dodges planets – it provides a better experience on a tablet placed on a dock.
Google introduced the AI Wallpaper feature with the Pixel 8 series. The same functionality is also available in Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series thanks to Genini Nano. Now, Google is preparing to make AI-generated wallpapers sharable with Android 15.
Pixel’s ability to create AI-generated wallpapers is quite popular among users. Currently, the feature only allows users to generate stunning wallpapers and apply on the home screen and lock screen. Sharing with someone presently requires to be saved as a screenshot.
Threads user @the_husbandalorian discovered interesting evidence in the latest Beta. The company is working on a new option in Android 15 to share AI-generated wallpapers. A new share button is added on the preview screen in the wallpaper picker interface.
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The preview will display how the wallpaper will be applied to your phone’s home or lock screen. The pencil button will allow you to refine the prompt used to create the wallpaper. Share button is all you need to share AI-generated wallpaper with others.
At present, the ability to share AI-generated wallpaper is broken. It suggests the feature is still under development and requires additional work. The next Beta might make it functional for Beta users, and we guess public availability with a Stable rollout.
AI Wallpaper in One UI 6.1
Samsung is very well known for its excellent after-sales service and software support. The company announced that it will provide up to 7 years of major OS upgrades and security updates for its flagship devices, starting with the Galaxy S24 series. This is a remarkable achievement that will allow Samsung users to enjoy the latest features and security enhancements for a long time.
Not all Samsung devices will be eligible for the upcoming Android 15-based One UI 7 update, which is expected to bring several new features and improvements. Some older and lower-end models of the Galaxy A, Galaxy M, and Galaxy F series have reached the end of their software upgrade cycles, and will not receive any further OS updates.
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However, these devices will still receive security patches for another year, but they will miss out on the new features and benefits of One UI 7.
Android 15 Easter Egg [Customized by Camila Foster, Sammy Fans]
Samsung Android 15 One UI 7 Ineligible Device List
The following is the list of Samsung devices that will not get the Android 15 One UI 7 update:
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A04s
- Galaxy A13
- Galaxy A23
- Galaxy A72
- Galaxy A52
- Galaxy A52 5G
- Galaxy A52s
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M53 5G
- Galaxy M33 5G
- Galaxy M23
Galaxy F series
- Galaxy F23
If you own any of these devices, you may want to consider upgrading to a newer model that will support One UI 7 and beyond.
Note: The list is compiled on software update policy and previous rollouts.