Googlebooks could make switching between Android and PC much easier

Google's Play Services v26.33 and Play Store v52.9 updates add a feature allowing users to access their phone's apps from Googlebooks, ahead of the platform's September launch. The Play Store update also expands Ask Play to support app and game video highlights, while other improvements target large screens, inline installs, and Play Protect.

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. https://www.androidauthority.com/external-links/ Googlebooks could make switching between Android and PC much easier Aug 25, 2026 — 11:46 AM ET - Googlebooks gain another Android-PC integration feature ahead of launch. - Ask Play now supports app and game video highlights. - Play Services and Play Store receive several smaller improvements. Google’s last Play Services update https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-services-googlebooks-android-3699602/ brought us a busy mix of changes, including hints of Googlebook multi-device setup and expansion of Tap to Share to include links. Now, another update is rolling out, continuing the Googlebook push while giving Gemini-powered Ask Play more attention. Google Play Services v26.33 and Play Store v52.9 are the fourth system services updates rolling out this month. While much of the latest Play Services changelog is aimed at developers, there are a couple of standout changes. The biggest is another Googlebook-related addition. The latest Play Services release says that, on PC and phone, users will access phone apps from their Googlebooks. This builds on the previous update, which added the ability to learn about the platform’s multi-device feature suite during setup. With Googlebooks launching https://www.androidauthority.com/googlebook-launch-date-3700141/ in September, these changes suggest Google is steadily laying the groundwork for tighter Android-PC integration ahead of the debut. The Play Store update also expands Ask Play, letting you watch app and game video highlights directly within the feature. This comes as Google prepares image attachments in Ask Play https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-store-ask-play-image-search-apk-teardown-3702161/ , which could let users use screenshots to find apps and features. Beyond those headline changes, here’s what the latest releases https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/14343500?hl=en deliver: Google Play Services v26.33 - Developer services: New developer features support Utilities-related processes in Google and third-party apps on phones, PCs, TVs, Wear OS, and Android Auto. - Device connectivity: New developer features support related processes in Google and third-party apps on phones. - PC/Phone: You can now access your phone’s apps from Googlebooks. - Wallet: Wallet tile actions are now available in Onboarding Companion. Google Play Store v52.9 - Large screens: A new Home and Search chip highlights quality apps on large-screen devices. - Ask Play: App and game video highlights can now be watched directly within Ask Play. - Inline installs: The fallback overlay now dismisses automatically when viewing the full listing. - App Bundles: Curated sets of complementary apps can appear after downloading an app. - Play Protect: Detection of potentially harmful apps is improved on PC and phone. - Installed apps: Store listings can now show non-personalized app content. - Audiobooks: An audiobook samples cluster is being added to the app’s home page. These changes may not appear immediately even after installing the latest versions. Google rolls out many Play Services and Play Store features gradually, so a changelog entry isn’t necessarily a guarantee the feature is available on your device. Thank you for being part of our community. Read our Comment Policy https://www.androidauthority.com/android-authority-comment-policy/ before posting.