Google Wallet
Google Wallet for Wear OS now shows loyalty cards
The Google Wallet app on Wear OS has been updated with the ability to access your loyalty cards.
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Google Wallet notifications will be sent directly from the app [U]
An upcoming change to Google Wallet on Android will see payment notifications originate directly from the app instead of Play services.
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November Google System Updates: Play Store tweaks, QR codes in Wallet, more [U]
Google 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 CloseGoogle Wallet will better support open-loop transit systems
Recognizing 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 CloseGoogle Wallet now lets you share boarding passes, complete with web access
First teased in July, Google Wallet for Android has rolled out link-based pass sharing that works for airline boarding and events.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet on Android adds support for three more state IDs
Following 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 CloseGoogle Wallet lets you disable animations, rolling out ‘Photo’ QR & barcode passes
For those who don’t like the whimsical Pay animation that appears after using Google Wallet, a new setting can disable it.
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Google Wallet in Canada can finally use cards from TD Bank
The 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.
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Google Wallet appears to be fixed on Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 [U]
Google 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 CloseSeptember Google System Updates: Android 14 browser gestures, more [U]
As 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 CloseAndroid loophole allows Google Wallet to leak credit card details via NFC, fix coming
We 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.
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July Google System Updates: Android WebView ‘prioritized,’ more [U]
Android’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 CloseGalaxy Z Flip 5 blocks the Google Wallet app on the outer display, here’s why [U]
Mobile 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 CloseJune Google System Updates: Wallet UI for foldables, more [Updated]
The 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.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adding QR code card payments for NFC-less phones
Google Wallet is expanding beyond NFC with support for credit or debit card payments through QR codes in Brazil.
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How to navigate, customize cards, and more in the new Google Wallet design
Google Wallet recently took over a little bit of a makeover. With it, there may be a few buttons out of place. This guide will take you through navigating the new Google Wallet look, re-ordering or customizing cards, and finding your settings.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet redesign makes the app more compact
The current Google Wallet app is very simple with a lot of empty space that a compact-focused upcoming redesign looks to address.
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Google Wallet is now available in five more countries
Available now, Google Wallet is once again expanding its list of countries with five more regions across the globe including several countries in the Balkans.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet supports adding any barcode or QR code manually, new driver’s licenses
Google today announced a major Wallet expansion that adds the ability to manually add any barcode or QR code, adds support for IDs in new states, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseWear OS getting new Keep and Spotify Tiles, Google Wallet transit cards
In the coming weeks, Google is rolling out a trio of new features for Wear OS watches, including several new Tiles.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can use Messages RCS to check-in and save Google Wallet boarding passes
Google Wallet is getting a handful of new features at I/O 2023, including a Messages RCS integration for flight boarding passes.
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March Google System Updates: Wallet loyalty card tweaks, more [Updated]
Google System Updates for March 2023 give you more control over the loyalty/rewards cards in your Google Wallet, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet could bring back location-based loyalty cards with Android 14
A long-missed feature may be making a comeback. As hinted at by Android 14’s first beta, there’s a good chance that Google Wallet could revive support for location-based loyalty cards in the future.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet now replacing Google Pay app in Japan
Google Wallet was announced last May at I/O and arrived a few weeks later. There was one “coming soon” exception, but Google Wallet is now rolling out in Japan.
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