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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
Google plans to introduce support for NFC Wireless charging (WLC) with Android 15. This feature is a significant development for charging small electronic devices. Unlike the widely-used Qi wireless charging, NFC wireless charging does not require large coils, making it ideal for devices with limited internal space.
With the Android 15 update, NFC wireless charging is expected to become more common in smaller devices such as earbuds, styluses, smartwatches, and tracker tags. This support will enhance user convenience and device functionality.
Announced in 2020, the NFC Wireless Charging technology uses antennas that are reportedly smaller than one centimeter. These antennas are versatile, serving both as a means for wireless charging and NFC data transfer. This dual functionality is particularly beneficial for smaller devices.
The slow adoption of NFC Wireless Charging in the market has been attributed to a lack of support from major operating systems. However, the recent Android 15 beta release indicates that Google is now integrating NFC Wireless Charging capabilities into the Android platform. This move could lead to an increase in WLC-enabled accessories.
This feature could transform the charging of devices like tracker tags, which could use NFC for both power and data, and styluses that comply with the USI 2.0 specification.
Android 15 might allow Google Play to update your phone’s NFC
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Google has recently released the first beta version of Android 15, which brings a significant update as lets users select a preferred app to serve as their default wallet application. This feature enhances the system’s flexibility, allowing for a personalized choice of NFC payment apps.
Previously, Google Wallet was the default NFC payment app on Pixel phones. With the new update, users have noticed that the AMEX app is also compatible with this setting.
This change is also expected for various payment apps to become the default wallet app on Android devices. Google explains that wallet apps are designed to store essential items like credit cards, loyalty cards, and even car keys, facilitating different types of transactions.
This update is notable because it differs from Apple’s approach on iOS, where alternative digital wallet apps are not allowed. Previously, Android hasn’t blocked third-party wallet apps but this new default setting will make it easier for users to integrate these apps into their payment processes, giving them more options and enhancing the overall user experience.
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Google’s upcoming Android 15 update is set to bring a transformational change in the way NFC technology is updated on smartphones. The company promises to reduce the complexity of operating system updates with Android 15. Notably, the NFC feature offers contactless payments and data transfer.
Back in 2019, Project Mainline was introduced by Google to address the challenge of updating the Android operating system across various devices. Project Mainline allows Google to update essential parts of the operating system directly, bypassing the device manufacturers. This method simplifies the update process and ensures that all devices receive updates simultaneously.
With the introduction of Android 15, Google plans to increase the number of updateable modules from 37 to 40 within Project Mainline. The addition of the ‘com.android.nfcservices’ package is significant because it includes the NFC stack.
The presence of the NFC stack package along with two other packages indicates that Google is preparing to add these as new modules to the project mainline. Although it has not yet been confirmed whether these will be included or not.
As Android 15 gets closer to its release, it’s clear that Google is working towards a more unified Android experience. The ability to update the NFC stack directly through the Google Play System is a step that provides users with a more consistent and secure operating system.
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