Android January 2025 Updates Bring New Play Store Features and System Enhancements

The January 2025 Google System Updates bring minor but useful changes to Android devices, with updates for Play services, the Play Store, and other system apps. Here’s a look at the key updates:

Google Play Store v44.4 (2025-01-06)

New feature: The Play Store now offers different formats on the App details page when browsing more apps.

This should make it easier for users to explore various app categories and find what they’re looking for.

Google System Apps

The monthly update also affects several system apps, including:

Adaptive Connectivity Services

Android System Intelligence

Android WebView

Device Health Services

Google Play system update

While the update is primarily focused on internal system enhancements, some changes may take time to fully roll out to all devices.

As of now, the stable Android 15 Pixel phone is still on the November 1, 2024, Google Play system update, with Play services at version 24.49.33.