Google Wallet is finally here

Google Wallet starts rolling out as an update to the Pay app

9to5Google By Andrew Romero & Abner Li

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[{"selector":"#anim-35fa95dc-4283-4dfe-a9b9-51e1b955248a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The goal of this new Wallet app is to eventually replace your physical wallet. Things like loyalty cards, credit/debit cards, transit passes, and even IDs are all candidates for a full virtual conversion.

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[{"selector":"#anim-0329384d-03b8-4981-9b82-dc71ae1b596a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] While driver's licenses and state IDs aren't available yet, the feature is soon to come. Also yet to come are hotel keys and office badges.

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