On Saturday morning, you might have noticed an app called “Android Pulse” appearing in the list of available Google Play updates.
Update 8/25: In a statement today, Google explained that “Android Pulse is a Google system service.”
Google system services updates make your Android devices more secure and reliable, and give you new and useful features.
—Google spokesperson
The app’s appearance in the Play Store was accidental, and Google has “pushed an update so users will now see it in their settings.” It now appears in the usual list alongside Google Play services and Android System Intelligence. On Pixel, go to Settings app > Google services > All services > Privacy & security > System services to check.
