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The Google Play System update carries several features for the Google Play Store

Google releases its Play System updates for the entire Android ecosystem that significantly bring several performance optimizations, bug fixes, and improvements to the device’s stability and accessibility while also making the user’s Android experience more secure and reliable.
In contrast, the previous Google Play System update significantly brought up several bug fixes and improvements to the security and privacy-related services.
This time, the latest Google Play System update is all about new features and capabilities that are introduced to the Google Play Store.
What’s new in the Google Play System update?
Another new Google Play System update for the July month significantly brings various new features to the Google Play Store (v42.0), including a new feature, especially in Japan, which will allow users to easily see a comic tab such as manga, webtoon, and anime content.
Google Play Protect can now even remove certain permissions from unsafe apps for more protection of the users. Meanwhile, the users will be able to view the details of the app by directly tapping on the ads for that app.
Alongside, this latest Google Play System update further brings the ability for the users to now view the instructions on how they can manage their privacy settings while also introducing some visual improvements to the Play Store editorials.
With that, here’s the complete changelog:
Google Play Store v42.0 (2024-07-22)
- [PC, Phone] Play Protect can now also remove permissions from unsafe apps to further protect users.
- [Auto] When you click on the on the ads for apps, the Play Store will directly open the app page for you to check out the details.
- [Phone, PC] With this new feature, you’ll get visual improvements to Play Store editorials.
- [Phone] With this new feature in Japan, you’ll be able to see a comics tab that includes manga, webtoon, and anime content.
- [Auto, TV, Wear] You can now see instructions on how to manage your privacy settings.
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Samsung Health monitor to be discontinued for these Galaxy devices

Samsung has officially announced that it will discontinue the Samsung Health monitor for Galaxy devices running on Android 9 to Android 11. Let’s explore more
Samsung Health monitor support end from December 23
Samsung has officially notified that it will discontinue the software support for the Samsung Health Monitor from December 23. According to the information, the Samsung health monitor new version 1.4.1 will support Android OS 9.0; support for 10.0 and 11.0 will be discontinued.
However, it doesn’t mean that the older version users will not get the functionality of the app. But it will be limited to ending the software support for the app for the respective Android version.
So Samsung has recommended its users update their phones to the latest version before the deadline to enjoy the services without any interruptions.
Samsung Health monitor features
There are many new features that will provide several new changes for the devices; let’s explore them more. Basically works along with the integration of the ECG function that lies within the Health Monitor app that allows users to receive notifications of their atrial fibrillation (Afib) or sinus rhythm while also calculating the heart rate rhythms.
As the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are Wear OS-based Galaxy smartwatches, it’s also expected that all the newer smartwatches launched after the Galaxy Watch 4 will probably get the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature soon in future updates.
Moreover, you can easily activate the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature under the ECG tab in the Samsung Health Monitor app. To enjoy all these features, you should keep the app up to date.
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Samsung Health 6.28.2.003 update brings more improvements

Samsung Health offers many utility services, which provide the convenience of measuring health-related features. To provide improvements, the company frequently provides new updates. Now, with the latest update, it may bring some fixes for the recently released features.
Samsung Health update makes the Application more stable
Samsung has rolled out a new update for the Samsung Health application; the latest update is coming with version 6.28.2.003. Let’s explore more about it.
However, with the latest update, it comes with the older changelog, which says “new barcode food scanner functionality arrived for limited countries; now it supports the medication feature in more countries, including India and South Korea. The personal health record management feature is also added, making it easier to manage the health.
So there is no clue what’s new coming with the latest update, but it is expected that the update may surely bring more stability for the newly arrived feature and make more enhancements. If you want to install the latest update, then you can check it from the Galaxy Store on your device. The Application is not limited to the Galaxy devices so other user can update it from the Google Play store.
Software
Samsung brings One UI 7 support to Parental controls

Samsung offers several new changes, which will provide features in the form of different apps. The company is expected to provide some new changes. Parental controls are one of them, and they provide functions to prevent managing your child’s account.
One UI 7 Parental controls update
Samsung has rolled out a new update for the Parent Controls app with firmware version 2.4.80.4. No new feature has been mentioned in the changelog. However, the company is expected to ensure compatibility with the application for One UI 7.
How to install
The latest update of Parent Control is now available for download. Users who own Galaxy devices running on Android 8 or above can download the update from the Galaxy store. Alternatively, you can also check the updates from external sources.
Parental control features
Samsung Parental Control offers several features that help you control your child’s Samsung account. You can easily take action via your device to restrict any of the functionality of the child’s device and monitor the activity online.