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Google Wallet adds notifications feed and expands digital passport support to Ireland, Italy
Key points
- Google Wallet for Android gains a notifications feed.
- Digital passport support expands to Ireland and Italy.
- Passport registration involves scanning info page, security chip, and facial video.
- US passports are usable at TSA security via NFC or QR.
- Google Wallet notifications feed is a server-side update.
- Digital passport support expands to Estonia and Spain.
- Google Wallet already supported digital passports in Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, UK, and USA.
Notifications Feed Introduced
Google Wallet for Android is implementing a new notifications feed. Users will find a bell icon in the top-right corner of the homepage, which, when tapped, displays updates related to items stored in Wallet. This feature is rolling out through a server-side update.
Expanded Digital Passport Support
Google Wallet is extending its digital passport, or "ID pass," functionality to more countries. Ireland and Italy are the latest additions, joining Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The availability of these new countries is currently in a rollout phase.
Passport Registration Process
To add a digital passport, users navigate to the 'IDs & personal info' section in Google Wallet and select 'ID pass'. The registration process requires scanning the passport's information page and security chip, followed by recording a video of the user's face. Verification completion is communicated via notification.
Current Usage and Context
In the United States, digital passports stored in Google Wallet can be used at TSA security checkpoints through NFC or QR code scanning. This expansion of digital ID support follows other recent updates to Google Wallet, including a stacked card list redesign and integration with the Gemini app for personalized insights.
Updates
- Google Wallet notifications feed is a server-side update.
- Digital passport support expands to Estonia and Spain.
- Google Wallet already supported digital passports in Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, UK, and USA.
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How outlets covered it
Google Wallet for Android is rolling out a new notifications feed to provide updates on stored items. Additionally, the app is expanding its support for digital passports to include Estonia, Ireland, Italy, and Spain, building on existing support in other countries.
Google Wallet for Android is rolling out a new notifications feed for updates on items within the app. Additionally, Google Wallet is expanding its support for digital passports to include Ireland and Italy, following previous launches in other countries.