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TL;DR

• Google’s July 27 Play Services update lets Pixel Watch owners set up Express Pay directly on the watch, with smoother onboarding for new users.
• The “Connected apps” menu is now called “Linked apps” across phones, tablets, TVs, cars, and watches.
• Play Shorts adds comic previews you can swipe through, and Play Store v52.5 also brings a steadier Sidekick Dashboard as well as resumable travel searches.

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Google is rolling out new Play Services v26.29 and Play Store v52.5 updates to Android users. While backend updates usually fly under the radar, there are a few features that will immediately improve your day-to-day experience across your smartwatch and phone.