Google Wallet adds ‘Verification settings’ on Android
New “Verification settings” in Google Wallet for Android let you “choose if you’ll need to verify it’s you when using your payment methods and passes in Wallet.”
Expand Expanding CloseNew “Verification settings” in Google Wallet for Android let you “choose if you’ll need to verify it’s you when using your payment methods and passes in Wallet.”
Expand Expanding CloseIn recent days, some Google Wallet users have noticed that they’re being prompted to always unlock their Android phone for tap to pay regardless of the transaction amount.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet may soon get a lot more useful for passes, as the app appears to be rolling out support for the same pass files used by Apple Wallet.
Expand Expanding CloseIn its latest updates, Google Wallet has added support for automatically pulling movie tickets and travel boarding passes from your Gmail account.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet automatically archives passes once they’ve expired, but the app has now added a manual archive and unarchive option.
Expand Expanding CloseThere are a lot of items that can be added to Google Wallet, and even though you don’t see an ‘Add to Google Wallet’ on some tickets or passes, you can still add them with one little trick.
Expand Expanding CloseTap-to-pay support was once relatively rare among banks, but over a decade on the scene has expanded support for Google Wallet to virtually every bank. Recently, though, Google Wallet has expanded to around 40 more banks, as well as adding support for Venmo cards.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter adding loyalty card support in December, Google Wallet for Wear OS has gained support for showing airline boarding passes.
Expand Expanding CloseBack in October, the total number of state IDs available in Google Wallet increased to four. “Digital ID will be a cornerstone for [Google] in the next year” and support for more states in the Wallet app on Android is coming.
Expand Expanding CloseThere’s no guarantee you’ll have a stable internet connection wherever you go, and if you need to make a contactless payment, will Google Wallet still let you tap your virtual card?
Expand Expanding CloseThe Google Wallet app on Wear OS has been updated with the ability to access your loyalty cards.
Expand Expanding CloseAn upcoming change to Google Wallet on Android will see payment notifications originate directly from the app instead of Play services.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle has begun sharing what new features and changes to expect in November from the core system apps on our Android devices, including some tweaks to the Play Store’s UI and support for QR codes in Google Wallet.
Expand Expanding CloseRecognizing the increase in open-loop payment systems that let you pay for transit with any card, Google Wallet is getting updated to better support this approach.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst teased in July, Google Wallet for Android has rolled out link-based pass sharing that works for airline boarding and events.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing the initial launch last year, Google Wallet now supports Driver’s Licenses and State IDs in three more states: Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia.
Expand Expanding CloseFor those who don’t like the whimsical Pay animation that appears after using Google Wallet, a new setting can disable it.Â
Expand Expanding CloseThe last major bank in Canada that didn’t support Google Wallet, TD Bank, has this week finally launched support for NFC payments on Android phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle released the first beta to Android 14 QPR1 last night for Pixel phones, but eager testers should be aware that Google Wallet isn’t currently functional.
Expand Expanding CloseAs part of the September 2023 Google System Updates, Android is set to gain better support for using a PIN with the FIDO2 security standard, among other improvements.
Update: Ahead of the expected October launch of Android 14, Google is now discussing the addition of stylus and trackpad gestures for Android’s built-in web browser.
Expand Expanding CloseWe store a lot of sensitive information on our smartphones, which is why security is key. A loophole in Android, though, has allowed access to credit card details with the right NFC hardware, but Google is actively delivering a fix.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid’s Google System Updates for July are set to bring “valuables” sharing to Wallet and more.
Update: The latest updates include improvements to the Google Play Store, a new UI for family groups, and newly “prioritized” updates for Android’s WebView browser.
Expand Expanding CloseMobile payments have become pretty much commonplace, but if you were hoping to use Google Wallet on the Galaxy Z Flip 5’s new “Flex Window” cover display, we regret to inform you that Samsung completely blocks the app from opening.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Google System Updates for June 2023 are set to include Google Wallet improvements for foldables and more.
Update: The Play Store is set to gain a new tab, while Google Password Manager is getting some improvements.
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