Google Wallet is getting a big upgrade with new features. These updates improve the app on Wear OS, the website, and Gmail integration for train tickets.
Google Wallet Updates on Wear OS
Google Wallet on Wear OS has become easier to use with several changes:
– Grouped passes now appear together. When you tap on a group, passes will show up in a carousel.
– You can now archive old passes instead of deleting them. Open a pass and scroll down to find the “Archive” button. Archived passes are moved to a section at the bottom of the Wear OS app.
– There’s also a new feature for handling unscannable passes.
These updates are now available, making the app more organized and user-friendly.
Google Wallet Website Expands
Google Wallet on the web is expanding to more countries. Earlier this year, Google launched wallet.google.com to help users manage their Wallet and Google Pay accounts online. Now, this service is available in many more countries, including:
– Europe: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.
– Asia: Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the UAE.
– South America: Brazil.
The search engine giant plans to make the service available to all Wallet and Google Pay users worldwide in the future.
Google Wallet Expands to New Android Markets
Google Wallet for Android is also growing. It’s now available in new regions, including:
– Central America: El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Panama.
– Caribbean: Bermuda.
– Asia: Cambodia and Tajikistan.
– Europe: Guernsey and Kosovo.
– Africa: Morocco.
– South America: Paraguay.
More users can now access Google Wallet’s digital payment services in these areas.
Developer Updates for Google Wallet
Developers also get new tools. The closed loop transit API now lets you convert physical cards into digital ones. Google Wallet also supports secure ticketing in Germany through the VDV eTicket system, helping transit agencies prevent ticket fraud.
Future Plans
Google Wallet’s latest updates show Google’s focus on improving the user experience. With these changes, more people can enjoy the convenience of digital payments and passes. Google will likely add more features in the future as it expands its services globally.
