Tag Archives: Wallet

New Google Wallet overlay rolling out for Pixel double-tap gesture

New Google Wallet overlay rolling out for Pixel double-tap gesture

Pixel phones are getting a new card carousel overlay when you launch Google Wallet with a double-tap of the power button. Android 16 introduced the ability to customize the “Double press power button” gesture. Instead of launching the camera, you can set it to open Google Wallet. At the moment, this just opens the full Wallet app. At least one …

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Google Wallet requires location for ‘detailed receipts’ with maps 

Google Wallet requires location for ‘detailed receipts’ with maps 

In the past few weeks or so, Google Wallet app on Android now requires that you grant the location permission to get “detailed receipts” with addresses and maps. A detailed receipt includes merchant (store) name and address displayed on a map, with a Call shortcut also available. Previously, this was included by default, but Google Wallet made a change in …

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Google Wallet has a feature I never noticed, and it’s super useful

Google Wallet has a feature I never noticed, and it’s super useful

Of all the finance and wallet apps available on Android, Google Wallet remains one of my favorites. While most wallet apps, like Samsung Wallet, let you store cards and even digital keys, Google Wallet offers features you don’t often see in other wallet apps. You can store your passport, various IDs, including your driver’s license, loyalty cards, and hotel keys, …

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Car Keys are coming to the Wallet app for 13 new vehicle brands soon

Car Keys are coming to the Wallet app for 13 new vehicle brands soon

Apple made several exciting car-related announcements at WWDC last month. In addition to showing off some great new CarPlay features, the company shared that car keys will soon be supported by 13 new vehicle brands inside the Apple Wallet app. Here’s what’s coming. Apple Wallet’s car key feature is expanding In Apple’s quest to replace the physical wallet with its …

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