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Face Unlock causing declined Google Pay NFC payments on the Pixel 7 Series

October 18, 2022 By Johanna Romero View Comments

If you own a Pixel 7 or 7 Pro and you use contactless payments on a regular basis, you need to know about this "bug" that could affect you. As you may be aware, the Pixel 7 series shipped with Face Unlock, which was a welcomed addition for longtime Pixel users that missed having that feature since … [Read more...] about Face Unlock causing declined Google Pay NFC payments on the Pixel 7 Series

The double-click shortcut for Google Wallet is back on Wear OS

September 26, 2022 By Johanna Romero View Comments

As a result of Google Wallet replacing Google Pay on Wear OS, certain watches lost the capability to initiate tap-to-pay by pressing a designated button twice. Fortunately, Google has apparently resolved this issue and has reinstated the shortcut. Previously, you could instantly launch Google Pay … [Read more...] about The double-click shortcut for Google Wallet is back on Wear OS

Google Pay is making its way to new flagship Fitbit watches

August 19, 2022 By Johanna Romero View Comments

While a household name for its fitness and health features, the Fitbit brand is not exactly known as the smartwatch to wear for day-to-day life conveniences, such as electronic payments. However, when Google acquired Fitbit in 2019, the world collectively wondered about the brand's future and … [Read more...] about Google Pay is making its way to new flagship Fitbit watches

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Old Google Pay app rebrand to Google Wallet rolling out now

July 18, 2022 By Johanna Romero View Comments

Google Wallet is rolling out today as an update to the old Google Pay app as promised at I/O 2022 in May. During the conference, Google touted the new Wallet app as one that could take the place of your physical wallet by storing your credit cards, debit cards, boarding passes, loyalty cards, … [Read more...] about Old Google Pay app rebrand to Google Wallet rolling out now

How to pay your friends – or get paid – using Google Pay

February 27, 2022 By Johanna Romero View Comments

Google Pay is more than just a place to store your credit cards and use them in stores by tapping your phone. You can also use the Google Pay app to view offers from local retailers, keep track of your spending, and my personal favorite - to send or request money from your friends and loved ones. … [Read more...] about How to pay your friends – or get paid – using Google Pay