Google Adds WhatsApp Backup Controls in June 2026 Update, Expands Play Store Parental Restrictions
Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 15
Google Adds WhatsApp Backup Controls in June 2026 Update, Expands Play Store Parental Restrictions
3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 15
Summary
Google’s June 2026 system updates let Android phone users manage WhatsApp backups directly in device settings through Play services v26.23.
That release also improves the Google Contacts sync settings experience, while broader system-management changes target device performance and diagnostics across phones, TV, Wear OS, Auto and PC.
Play Store v51.9 adds a Trusted badge for eligible review contributors, Play Labs access for testing new store features, and content restrictions controlled with an Android Parental Controls PIN.
The update follows earlier June additions including Find Hub setup during phone onboarding, password and passkey transfer support, stronger Play Protect checks for unverified apps, and the Ask Play AI search feature.