Google Wallet adds support for hotel keys
When Google Wallet relaunched in 2022, Google set out to replace your physical wallet and work towards that continues with support for hotel keys.
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Direct Google Wallet app notifications rolling out [U]
Google Play services is currently responsible for the transaction notifications you see after using tap-to-pay, but Google Wallet will soon take over that role.
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Google Wallet now supports PayPal on Wear OS, more digital car keys coming
After a number of updates at I/O 2024, Google Wallet is rolling out PayPal support on Wear OS and expanded digital car key availability.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adding pass notifications, creating digital text passes, and more
Google Wallet is getting a number of updates at I/O 2024 from expanded push notifications to a new “Everything else” pass creation option.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet dropping support for old Android & Wear OS versions
Starting next month, Google is increasing the minimum OS version for Wallet on Android devices and Wear OS with security cited as the reason.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet now available in India but won’t replace Google Pay
Google Wallet is now officially available in India and is rolling out today as the default experience for boarding passes, loyalty cards, event tickets, public transit passes, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adds new ‘Payment methods’ list on Android
A small tweak to Google Wallet for Android introduces a straightforward list of all your saved “Payment methods.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet replacing Fitbit Pay in July
Fitbit’s integration into Google continues with Google Wallet replacing Fitbit Pay on smartwatches and trackers in July.
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Are Wear OS Tiles for Google Messages and Wallet coming?
Quite a few of Google’s Wear OS apps already offer Tiles, with more from Messages and Wallet maybe on the way if a Play Store collection is to be believed.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pay transaction screen adds ‘Open Wallet’ shortcut
Following the recently rolled out verification change that requires more frequent authentication, Google Pay on Android has been tweaked with an “Open Wallet” shortcut.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet on Wear OS asking for PIN before tap-to-pay is just a bug
Last week, some Wear OS users noticed that Google Wallet was requiring them to enter their PIN code before enabling tap-to-pay. Google tells us that this is just a bug, and no changes are being made to the “authentication requirement” for Pay/Wallet on Wear OS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet for Wear OS might soon require PIN code before tap-to-pay
Following more frequent authentication on Android phones, Google Wallet for Wear OS might be requiring PIN code entry before allowing tap-to-pay transactions.
Expand Expanding CloseJust all the Google Wallet updates and changes
Since the beginning of March, Google Wallet has seen a somewhat uncharacteristic flurry of updates with both new features and behavior changes.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet appears to be gearing up for launch in India
Google Wallet is apparently set to expand to India, with an early Play Store listing revealing local integrations and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet rolling out ‘Verification settings’ on Android [U]
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 CloseGoogle Wallet adds new ‘linked passes’ setting [U]
After introducing transit payment verification settings, Google Wallet is adding a new one to “Automatically add linked passes.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet ‘verify it’s you’ request appears a few minutes after phone unlock
Users have noticed in recent weeks that Google is requiring device unlocks for every tap-to-pay transaction regardless of the amount. At the same time, Google Wallet appears to be testing a second change related to more frequent verification.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Wallet app shortcuts provide direct card access
Google Wallet for Android is rolling out support for app shortcuts that let you place credit and debit cards on your homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Wallet website lets you access passes and transaction history
Google Wallet is now available as a website. While it’s very similar to the existing Google Pay page, it does offer some new features.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet explains unlock and payment verification changes
In recent weeks, Google Wallet has rolled out two changes related to unlocking your phone for payment verification and the Android app is now explaining what’s new.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet widely rolling out Apple Wallet pass support, but it doesn’t work everywhere
Google Wallet can now import passes from Apple Wallet, but it doesn’t work for everything. Here’s what you should know.
Expand Expanding Close[Fixed] Old Google Wallet design reappearing on Pixel
Depending on how you launch Google Wallet on your Pixel, you might see an older design instead of the redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet requiring device unlocks for every tap to pay transaction
In 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 starts adding support for Apple Wallet pass files
Google 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.
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