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Foldables opened the door to a whole new world of smartphones just a few years ago, but somehow the entire Android market has settled into just two form factors – clamshell flip phones and book-style devices that just open up to double the width of a normal smartphone screen. As the inevitable “iPhone Fold” approaches, though, it seems Apple is looking to revive a form factor that Android brands, including Google Pixel, once tried, but failed to keep around, and there’s a clear reason why that happened.

Google Wallet is apparently preparing a new app redesign on Android that will show more of your cards at once, as well as letting you pin cards.

Google Wallet is getting a transaction history update that improves the core payments experience. 

After Google pivoted away from its stout book-like foldable form factor found in the original Pixel Fold, Apple’s coming iPhone Fold and a future Samsung foldable may just end up copying the same idea.

Google is rolling out a number of updates to Chrome Autofill, including Google Wallet integration and a slightly better design on Android.

Following the announcement at I/O 2025 in May, Google Wallet is letting users set up nearby pass notifications.

Apple has had iPhone owners trapped within its walled garden for years, with many genuinely not knowing what lies beyond that ecosystem. But Google has been working over the past few years to poke some holes in that wall, and its latest move in bringing AirDrop compatibility to Android Quick Share is just another reminder of how things are getting better. But… is anyone actually switching?

Upcoming Google Wallet settings will provide a “new way for you to get more personalized recommendations” from your “purchase and pass” history.

Samsung has reportedly been on the fence regarding the future of its super-slim smartphones after the Galaxy S25 Edge failed badly, but that hasn’t stopped the company from putting on a brave face to try and compare the Galaxy S25 Edge to the iPhone Air in a series of ads.

After the tenth addition earlier this month, Google Wallet on Android is now rolling out support for Puerto Rico IDs.

Besides seeing your status in the top-right corner, Play Points can now be viewed in Google Wallet for Android.

Following the Material 3 Expressive redesign earlier this month, Google Wallet will be adopting Android 16’s Live Updates “for key travel journeys.”

Following the Material 3 Expressive redesign, Google Wallet has rolled out pass nicknames and other features that developers can take advantage of.

American Airlines has just announced that it will support Google Wallet with its boarding passes, an overdue addition for the major airline.

States across the US are slowly rolling out support for adding your driver’s license or ID to the Google Wallet app on Android. 

After the ninth addition last week, Google Wallet on Android is now rolling out support for Arkansas state IDs.

The Material 3 Expressive redesign of Google Wallet for Android is finally seeing a wider rollout today. 

Google Wallet on Android is now rolling out support for North Dakota state IDs. This follows the last launch in August.

Making the move to a new phone can seem daunting, but this year, Google is making it easier than ever for potential iPhone converts to make the jump to Pixel 10 and switch allegiances over to Android.

As previewed in April, Google Wallet for Android is now rolling out support for Montana state IDs.

Alongside the app, Google Wallet’s NFC tap-to-pay animation is getting a M3 Expressive redesign.

Pixel phones are getting a new card carousel overlay when you launch Google Wallet with a double-tap of the power button.

Google Pay is getting a handful of updates today centered around Chrome autofill, like expanded card benefit details.