Joe Maring / Android Authority Google makes plenty of great Android apps, but that’s largely expected. After all, it is the de facto custodian of Android, and it really should lead by example in that regard. There’s a good chance, then, that many of your apps on your phone are made by Google. But can … Read More “Survey says this is our readers’ most cherished Google app” »
TL;DR Google has released the May 2026 system services update. The update improves car key sharing in Google Wallet with new “guest” and “service” roles. It also improves the Play Store on bigger screens, such as tablets and foldables. The first one simplifies the way Google Wallet users share digital car keys with family members … Read More “Google Wallet now makes it much easier to manage your shared digital car keys on Android” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet’s new UI continues to roll out, and user opinions are divided. While some appreciate the new UI, others are upset that it hides their passes, requires extra taps to access options, and shrinks logos. The rollout of the new design has also been slow, leaving several users … Read More “Google Wallet’s new design has users deeply divided” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet is getting new travel-focused features, including automatic boarding pass syncing and contextual loyalty enrolment for airlines. Google is also improving Nearby Passes and will soon add support for digital receipts. Google has announced several new features coming to Google Wallet during a developer session on the sidelines … Read More “Google Wallet will soon become a smarter travel and loyalty hub with these new features” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet could soon add a new “Manage passes from Gmail” option in settings. The option opens a page that shows Gmail-linked passes and receipts in one place. The new page shows all your receipts from Gmail, rather than just tap-to-pay ones. Google Wallet users will be well aware … Read More “Google Wallet is testing a better way to manage Gmail receipts” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s been working on a colorful new design for the interface you see when accessing your passes. Compared to our first look at this refresh, Google has now added even more color, as well as sorted out some irregular screen elements. We’re also seeing this new look in preparation … Read More “Google Wallet’s colorful new passes UI looks nearly ready” »
Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR A Harvard-backed project called Keyring aims to keep your identity on your device rather than scattered across company servers, reducing the amount of personal data you have to hand over online. It only shares the minimum required information for verification, like confirming your age without revealing your full date … Read More “Keyring by Harvard explores a new future beyond Google Wallet” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet is working on supporting the Aadhaar card in India, addressing its lack of integration despite rivals like Samsung Wallet already offering this feature. We’ve also spotted a redesigned split FAB with “Add to wallet” and “View more” buttons that may provide quicker access to document search and … Read More “Google Wallet may finally add Aadhaar card support (Updated: Rolling out)” »
Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has introduced a new “Trips” feature in Samsung Wallet that automatically organizes travel bookings, tickets, and plans into a single timeline. Google Wallet can store travel information, but doesn’t offer a similar timeline-based itinerary experience yet. Trips will roll out to Galaxy phone users in select markets, including … Read More “This new Samsung Wallet feature makes planning trips easier than ever” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet’s recent update introduces Live Updates for flights. It lets you track your flight’s progress directly from your phone’s home or lock screen. The feature should also help you track trains and other live events. Google is expanding support for Android’s Live Updates to the Wallet app. 9to5Google … Read More “Google Wallet now lets you track flights from the lock screen, here’s what it looks like” »
