Android February 2025 Updates: Big Changes for Play Services and Play Store

Google has rolled out the February 2025 update for Android, including improvements to Play Services, Play Store, and several core apps.

These updates are available across Android phones, tablets, Wear OS, Google TV, Auto, and PC. Here’s a quick look at what’s new:

Key Features in Google Play Services (v25.04):

Family Link Update: Google has made it easier to manage family groups. A new entry point in Google Settings lets users quickly access and adjust family settings.

Developer Features: For auto apps, new tools have been added to help developers integrate machine learning and AI into their applications.

Bug Fixes: Device connectivity services, especially on Auto, Phone, TV, and Wear devices, have been improved with bug fixes.

Quick Share Improvements: Android users can now continue Quick Share transfers over Wi-Fi or mobile data, even if the sender or receiver loses their direct connection.

Utilities Update: Developers now have new tools for utilities-related processes in their apps.

Google Play Store Update (v44.8):

Play Games Profile: When users create a Play Games profile, the UI will now show updated elements for a smoother experience.

Tablet Quality: Version 3 updates the system to better evaluate app quality on tablets and ChromeOS devices.

These updates aim to improve the user experience across multiple devices, while also providing new features for app developers to make their apps better.