In the first week of September, Google released its Play system updates for the month of September, including improvements to Play Services and the Play Store. These updates added a few new features related to Wear OS for smartwatches and made Google Kids Space more user-friendly. Both of these services now have a few more additions that improve your experience, including a feature that alerts you to passwords that may no longer be secure.
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The most significant improvement in the changelog concerns Google Play Services (v36.22). Data breaches are a common occurrence these days, and tracking them down is a tedious job. Google wants to do the work for you, so if any data breach compromises any of your passwords, Android device will now suggest you change them when you use the password autofill option. This way, you monitor security breaches and ensure that data is not exposed.
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The update also brings new features that allow app developers to directly support developer services related to security and account management in their apps. In addition, Google is making it easier for you to learn more about apps listed in the Top Picks section of the Play Store, starting with version 32.3 of the app. You can tap the More info button to display the Play Store listing of the app you're interested in.
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To take full advantage of the improvements coming in September, you can update to the latest version of the Google Play Store by opening the app on your Android device, tapping the profile icon in the top right corner, selecting Settings, then tapping About and tapping the Update Play Store button. Similarly, the Google Play Services update is available in your device 's Settings menu under the Apps and Features section.
Information source: androidpolice.com
