Google has just released the October 2024 Play System update for Android devices to enhance security, reliability, and user experience. This update includes new features and fixes that make devices more efficient and user-friendly.

The fresh update brings an Instant Hotspot feature, which allows users to share their phone’s internet connection easily with other devices. Now, when your hotspot is available, you will receive a notification, and there will be a new status icon to show when you are connected.

Moreover, the update also includes new developer features for both Google and third-party app developers. If you are setting up a new smartwatch, you will notice some visual improvements in the setup screen, after this update

Furthermore, the Play Store now highlights more games that come with achievements in the search results and details pages on phones and PC.

Notably, these new features are being rolled out, not all users will get them at the same time. Some features might take months to become available to everyone.

Users can check for the update by going to Settings >> Security >> Google Play System Update. The update will be downloaded and installed automatically, without requiring a device restart.

Check the full changelog of the Google Play System October 2024 Update below.

WHAT’S NEW

Google Play services v24.39 (2024-10-07)

Device Connectivity

• [Phone] With instant hotspot, you’ll now see a notification when your hotspot is available and a new status icon once you’re connected.
• [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

Utilities

• [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.

Google Play Store v43.1 (2024-10-07)

• [Phone] When you set up your new watch, you’ll see some visual improvements in the device setup screen.
• [PC, Phone] You’ll now find more games with achievements on the Search results and Details pages.

WhatsApp for Android is rolling out a new beta update with version 2.24.21.29, which comes with a handy call link feature. This update makes it easier for users to start calls in both individual and group chats.

With this new feature, users can easily generate call links without needing to go to the Calls tab. The call link shortcut is now located in the chat attachment menu. Previously, creating call links was a bit complicated since users had to go to the Calls tab to generate them.

Now, to use the Call Links feature, simply tap the attachment icon while chatting. This makes starting a call faster and more convenient since you can do it right from your ongoing conversation.

Initially, the call link feature was only available for group chats, but now it works for individual chats as well. Many people might not have known they could create call links before, but this update makes it clear and easy to use.

This call link feature is currently available to some beta testers who have installed the latest version of WhatsApp from the Google Play Store. As the update continues to roll out, more users can expect to see this feature in the coming days.

Android users get iOS-like contact syncing feature with fresh WhatsApp Beta

Every month, Samsung makes changes to its software update plan, with some devices being added, some being demoted, and some being removed. We are in October 2024, and Samsung has shared its updated software update plan list for Galaxy devices.

October 2024 update plan shows that the company will provide Monthly Security Updates for 35 Galaxy devices and Quarterly Security Updates for 76 devices. Additionally, 29 devices will receive Biannual Security Updates, which are less frequent but help to ensure that older devices remain secure and up to date.

Notably, the latest security patch includes Google updates based on the Android Security Bulletin, addressing 2 critical and 28 high-level vulnerabilities. One issue has already been resolved in prior updates, and two are not relevant to Galaxy devices.

Moreover, Samsung’s patches fix 12 specific vulnerabilities related to its devices and applications, including system and Knox services. Samsung Semiconductor also adds a fix for one high-level vulnerability to improve overall performance.

Below you can check the updated monthly, quarterly, and biannual plan for Samsung devices in October 2024.

Samsung Monthly Updates Devices

• Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, W23, W23 flip, W24, W24 Flip
• Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24 FE
• Enterprise Models: Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A54 5G, Galaxy A55 5G, Galaxy Xcover5, Galaxy Xcover6 Pro, Galaxy Xcover7

Samsung Quarterly Updates Devices

• Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
• Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
• Galaxy A22e 5G, Galaxy A32, Galaxy A32 5G
• Galaxy A13, Galaxy A13 5G, Galaxy A23, Galaxy A23 5G, Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A73 5G
• Galaxy A04, Galaxy A04s, Galaxy A04e, Galaxy A14, Galaxy A14 5G, Galaxy A24, Galaxy A34 5G
• Galaxy A05, Galaxy A05s, Galaxy A15, Galaxy A15 5G, Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A35 5G
• Galaxy A06
• Galaxy C55 5G
• Galaxy M13, Galaxy M13 5G, Galaxy M23 5G, Galaxy M33 5G, Galaxy M53 5G, Galaxy M04, Galaxy M14, Galaxy M14 5G, Galaxy M34 5G, Galaxy M44 5G, Galaxy M54 5G, Galaxy M15 5G, Galaxy M35 5G, Galaxy M55 5G, Galaxy M55s 5G
• Galaxy F13, Galaxy F04, Galaxy F14, Galaxy F14 5G, Galaxy F34 5G, Galaxy F54 5G, Galaxy F15 5G, Galaxy F55 5G
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, Galaxy Tab S10+, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab A9, Galaxy Tab A9+
• Enterprise Models: Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy A52s, Galaxy Xcover Pro, Galaxy Tab Active3, Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, Galaxy Tab Active5

Samsung Biannual Updates Devices

• Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A22, Galaxy A22 5G, Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy A72, Galaxy A82 5G
• Galaxy A03, Galaxy A03s, Galaxy A03 core
• Galaxy M21 2021
• Galaxy M12, Galaxy M22, Galaxy M32, Galaxy M32 5G, Galaxy M42 5G, Galaxy M52 5G, Galaxy M62
• Galaxy F12, Galaxy F22, Galaxy F42 5G, Galaxy F52 5G, Galaxy F62
• Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Galaxy Tab A8
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Tab S7 FE
• W21 5G, W22 5G

Wearables Eligible for Security Updates

• Galaxy Watch4 40mm, Galaxy Watch4 44mm, Galaxy Watch4 Classic 42mm, Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm
• Galaxy Watch5 40mm, Galaxy Watch5 44mm, Galaxy Watch5 Pro
• Galaxy Watch6 40mm, Galaxy Watch6 44mm, Galaxy Watch6 Classic 43mm, Galaxy Watch6 Classic 47mm
• Galaxy Watch7 40mm, Galaxy Watch7 44mm
• Galaxy Watch Ultra
• Galaxy Watch FE

Personal Computer Models

• Galaxy Book4 Ultra, Galaxy Book4 Pro, Galaxy Book4 Pro 360, Galaxy Book4 360, Galaxy Book4

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