Google’s March 2022 update for Android and more is out - but is it worth updating?
From bug fixes to refinements
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A new month brings a roundup of updates fromGoogle, which applies to all of its products that feature its Google software loaded on.
You may already see these as a notification on yourPixel 6orSamsung S22 Ultraas a required update. These are similar toMicrosoft’s efforts for monthly updates inWindows 11, where small refinements or bug fixes are grouped into one download package.
But these updates aren’t limited to Android -Chromebook, Chrome OS, andWearOSwill all have this update, ready to download and install as well.
What’s in Google’s March update?
While themain bug fixes for this March update varybetween Games and Wallet Management,Google Play Storeis its main focus:
If the update hasn’t shown as a notification on your Google device, go to Settings > About > Software Update, and a box should appear, listing the March 2022 update.
These monthly updates are always recommended, as they can help improve privacy, quash bugs and bring in features across your Google devices, from your smartphone to your car.
But with Google rumored to host anotherI/O eventwhere it announces new updates to all of its products and software releases, we may see a substantial monthly update on the horizon soon.
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Daryl had been freelancing for 3 years before joining TechRadar, now reporting on everything software-related. In his spare time, he’s written a book, ‘The Making of Tomb Raider’. His second book, ‘50 Years of Boss Fights’, came out in 2024, with a third book coming in 2025. He also has a newsletter called ‘Springboard’. He’s usually found playing games old and new on his Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and MacBook Pro. If you have a story about an updated app, one that’s about to launch, or just anything Software-related, drop him a line.
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