While Google often keeps its official changelogs vague, this version focused on:

Users on platforms like GitHub noted that this version helped fix split-screen issues for third-party navigation apps like OsmAnd+. How the "Story" Played Out for Users

For many, the "story" of this version was about manually sideloading the software. Because Google uses a "staged rollout," many drivers didn't want to wait for the Google Play Store to offer the update.