Google Play Services v26.43 is beginning its rollout to Android devices, full of newly listed changes, ranging from access to Android Family Hub to bug fixes for Safety & Emergency services.
Once updated, users will now be able to access the Android Family Hub via the Android settings menu, which is the dedicated space for managing family tools.
Google also highlights more quality logs for device connectivity, automatic backing up of photos/videos from an Android to Windows using Quick Share, as well as the ability to manually choose which credentials to keep when importing conflicting passwords and passkeys using Password Manager.
View the full changelog below.
Google Play Services v26.43 (2026-11-02)
Account Management
- [Phone] You can now access the Android Family Hub, a dedicated space for family management tools in Android Settings.
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context related processes in their apps.
Device Connectivity
- [Auto, Phone, TV] This update adds more quality logs for device connectivity.
- [PC, Phone] Automatic backing up photos/videos from an Android to Windows using Quick Share feature.
Safety & Emergency
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Safety & Emergency related services.
Security & Privacy
- [Phone] Google Password Manager now allows you to manually choose which credentials to keep when importing conflicting passwords and passkeys.
System Management
- [Auto, Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Battery Life, Device Connectivity, Device Performance, Privacy, Security, Stability, and Updatability.
Wallet
- [Phone] Updates to Wallet loyalty cards.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Wallet related services.
Google Play Store v53.9 (2026-11-02)
- [PC, Phone] With this update, you’ll get a reminder if Play Protect stays off for a while.
- [Phone] With new at-a-glance highlights on game detail pages, you can quickly find gameplay style, review summaries, and gaming community activity before you install a game.
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