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Google Wallet is beginning a server-side redesign that makes passes fill the screen with full-bleed colors and tint inner UI elements for a cohesive look. A “Switch to previous view” option remains, but the change is rolling out in phases and may take time to reach all devices.
Android’s digital car key lets compatible phones unlock (and in some cases start) your car using Google Wallet over Bluetooth, UWB, or NFC. Setup varies by car maker but generally requires an up-to-date Android device (Android 12+) and a Google account. The system offers stronger security than traditional fobs and can be shared, but losing the phone or having weak device security increases risk, so keep a physical backup key, enable biometric authentication, and consider disabling passive entry.
The latest Google Wallet update adds role-based sharing for digital car keys (co-owner, guest, service) with restrictions like speed, acceleration, and music volume, and makes it easier to share keys across devices, including smartwatches.
Google Wallet has evolved into a full digital hub, detailing 13 overlooked features beyond payments—from live-updating boarding passes and offline transit cards to storing loyalty/gift cards, event tickets, digital IDs and driver’s licenses, digital car/hotel keys, student IDs, health passes, and smart notifications—plus automation (Gmail imports), family controls, offline operation, and strong security with Find My Device integration.
Google Wallet is introducing new settings that allow users to personalize recommendations based on their purchase and pass history, with options to control privacy and data use, rolling out to US users soon.
Google Wallet now supports displaying travel information such as flights and train trips via Live Updates on Android 16, allowing users to view key travel details directly on their lockscreen. Samsung devices with One UI 8 and Google Play services 25.41 can also display this travel info through the Now Bar.
Google Wallet is getting an update via Play Services that will enable Android users to receive real-time Live Updates for flights, trains, and events directly on their lock and home screens, enhancing travel efficiency. The update also improves pass management and card addition, with additional security and developer features included.
Google Wallet has introduced pass nicknames for easier organization, along with new features like Nearby Passes notifications, Gmail-based pass addition, multiple card provisioning, and a pilot for post-tap loyalty program enrollment, enhancing user experience and developer options.
American Airlines has announced support for Google Wallet for boarding passes, allowing travelers to easily access their passes and receive flight updates, marking a significant upgrade in their digital travel experience and complementing existing Apple Wallet support.
Google Wallet on Android has expanded its support to include Arkansas state IDs, allowing users to add and verify their IDs digitally through the app, with plans to roll out in more states by April 2025. The process involves capturing photos and a short video for verification, and IDs can be securely shared via NFC or QR code, though physical IDs are still required for certain purposes like TSA checks.
Google Wallet on Android is gradually supporting digital driver's licenses and state IDs across various US states, primarily for TSA security checks and future DMV use, with a process involving photo and video verification. Support is rolling out in states like Arizona, California, and Georgia, with plans for others including Ohio and Puerto Rico. The digital IDs can also be used for identity verification in apps and online services, with privacy features like Zero-Knowledge Proof being developed. Additionally, Google allows using a passport as a REAL ID for domestic travel.
Google Wallet on Android is gradually supporting digital driver's licenses and state IDs across various US states, primarily for TSA checkpoint use and other verification purposes, with future expansion planned for additional states and services like DMV and online account recovery. The process involves capturing images and a short video for verification, and the IDs can also be linked to passports for domestic travel. Support is rolling out in specific states, with more to come.
Android 16 introduces a shortcut to open Google Wallet with a double-press of the power button, but Google has limited this feature to Pixel 8 and newer devices, despite no apparent technical reason. The feature works on unsupported devices when manually enabled, suggesting the restriction is artificial. Google has not explained the rationale behind this limitation, which appears to be a market-specific decision or an internal policy.
Google Wallet is preparing to introduce an 'Automatically import passes' feature that scans your photos for eligible tickets and passes, allowing for easier management of digital passes with user review and approval, potentially streamlining the process of adding passes from screenshots or images.
A new Google Wallet overlay is rolling out for Pixel phones, triggered by the double-tap power button gesture, providing quick access to payment cards with a blurred background and NFC animation, enhancing convenience for users. The feature is available on Android 16 with Google Wallet version 25.31, currently seen on some Pixel 9 Pro Fold devices.