GoKawiilTL;DR Google has released the May 2026 system services update.
The update improves car key sharing in Google Wallet with new “guest” and “service” roles.
It also improves the Play Store on bigger screens, such as tablets and foldables.
Google has just released the May 2026 system services update, which brings quality-of-life upgrades, particularly for those who use digital car keys or own big-screen Android devices.
The first one simplifies the way Google Wallet users share digital car keys with family members or service providers. While the option to share digital car keys with trusted contacts has been available for more than three years, the system services update introduces new settings that allow varying levels of vehicle access for different people.
With the update, Google Wallet is getting new roles for digital car key ownership, including “co-owner,” “guest,” and “service,” so it’s easier to share your keys as easily as you would be able to with a physical fob. Needless to say, you must only share your car keys with people you trust.
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In addition to making it easier to share keys with others, the update also makes it easier to share keys across your devices, including your phone and your Wear OS smartwatch.
To share your digital car key with others, open the Google Wallet app, select the digital key, then tap Share car key. After verifying ownership with your fingerprint, select the contact from the share sheet. You can also restrict driving conditions, such as speed, acceleration, or the music system’s volume. You will then see a passcode that the other person can use to activate the key remote. They can also use either the physical or digital key, but you must be in their vicinity.
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