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May 03, 2023

Google’s June 2023 Play System Update lets you turn off fun Wallet animations

There’s also “Gpay support for foldable devices” Your Android phone, tablet, or

There's also "Gpay support for foldable devices"

Your Android phone, tablet, or watch does not always need a new software update to gain new features. Thanks to Play System Updates, Google can roll out minor but important underlying tweaks and changes without waiting for your device manufacturer. The company even publishes a monthly change log, making it easier to keep track of these additions. Google has now published the June 2023 Google System Updates release notes, highlighting the changes it brings.

First and foremost, the June 2023 Google Play services update further lays the groundwork for the Find My Device network. The company has been working on its Apple's Find My network rival for over a year and officially announced the feature at Google I/O 2023. It should debut later this year, presumably when Android 14 lands or the Pixel 8 series is launched.

Ahead of the Google Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 5/Flip 5 launch, Google has added "Gpay support for foldable devices." It is unclear what this exactly means, as Google Pay/Wallet already works on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and others. As 9to5Google reports though, foldable phones will have to be closed when making a payment through Wallet. Additionally, you can turn off the "fun animation" that Google Wallet displays after you use a pass or make a payment.

Lastly, your Android TV (or Google TV) will show a reminder if a system update is ready for download and installation.

All these improvements are a part of Google Play services v23.22, which started rolling out on June 6th. You can go through our guide on how to update Google Play Services to try and grab the latest build early.

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he started writing about Android for a living. He uses the latest flagship Samsung phone as his daily driver, although he's a Pixel fanboy at heart. And yes, he carries an iPhone as a secondary device. Rajesh has been writing for Android Police since 2021, covering news, how-tos, and features. Based in India, he has previously written for AndroidBeat, Times of India, iPhoneHacks, MySmartPrice, and other tech blogs. He also writes for AP's sister site MakeUseOf. When not working, you will find him mindlessly scrolling through Twitter, watching a movie, or going on long road trips. You can reach out to him on Twitter or drop a mail at [email protected].