NEWS  Apps  March 10, 2024  Reading time: 2 Minute(s)

Max (RS editor)

Google Wallet has unveiled a significant update that streamlines the process of accessing essential travel and entertainment documents. By integrating with Gmail, Google Wallet now automates the retrieval of movie tickets and travel boarding passes, eliminating the need for manual entry and enhancing user convenience.

Announced through developer release notes, Google elaborates on the functionality upgrade, emphasizing the app's newfound ability to effortlessly import data from confirmation emails for movie tickets and boarding passes. While Wallet has previously supported displaying these documents, they will now surface automatically, simplifying the user experience.

This integration is currently active for select movie chains and airlines globally, with Google actively working to broaden support. Users can now expect their movie tickets and boarding passes from Gmail to seamlessly populate within Google Wallet following a purchase and receipt of a confirmation email.

However, it's essential to note that this feature relies on emails containing the complete QR code or boarding pass. Depending on the email service provider and ticketing platform, results may vary.

Alongside this enhancement, Google Wallet has refined its support for boarding passes, enhancing the display of date and time information. Additionally, the relocation of AppLinkData definitions to a more prominent position on the pass facilitates swift access to the corresponding app or website.

Furthermore, users now have the option to manually archive passes, a feature introduced earlier in the month, which extends to Wear OS for added accessibility.

Looking ahead, Google is beta testing an upcoming feature that will integrate Wallet passes with Google Shopping. This functionality aims to showcase membership benefits associated with loyalty cards while browsing products on Google Search and Shopping, initially launching exclusively in the United States.

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