Google Systems updates for April include a new security feature. If you leave your Android phone or tablet locked for three consecutive days, your device will automatically restart. You'll need to re-enter your passcode to open the device.
The latest Google Play services update is designed to better protect your data when you aren't using your device. It's the latest addition to Android's built-in security and privacy features.
Android's forced restart is basically a way to keep your data safe without forcing you to power off your phone -- something many of us go for days and weeks at a time without doing.
The new feature is similar to Apple's inactivity reboot, which was rolled out with its iOS 18 in November.
What else is new in Google Play services?
In addition to the new security feature, the latest updates in Google Play services include the following:
- You can preview content before accepting a Quick Share transfer on your phone.
- You'll see an updated user interface for usage and diagnostics.
- Setting up your new phone and transferring data from your old device is now easier.
Google System updates are available for phones, tablets, wearables and other Android and Google devices.