Google Wallet Unveils 'Everything Else' Feature for Digital Passes with AI-Powered Enhancements
August 14, 2024Google Wallet has launched a new feature called 'Everything Else' for Android, enabling users to create digital passes from photos of various documents, including IDs, tickets, and passes.
This rollout follows the announcement made at the Google I/O developer conference in May 2024, where several AI-driven features were introduced.
The 'Everything Else' option replaces the previous 'Photo' feature, allowing users to scan physical cards with their phone's camera and generate digital versions.
AI technology is utilized to identify the type of pass being added and suggest appropriate content for the digital version, enhancing user experience.
Google Wallet will automatically assign a category to the pass, but users can change it; categories include business cards, driver's licenses, and health insurance.
Sensitive information, such as health and government ID details, will be classified as private and will not sync across devices without authentication.
Once finalized, the digital pass will be displayed below users' credit and debit cards in the app, streamlining access to important documents.
Google has provided instructions for using this feature and has begun rolling it out to users in the United States this month.
Currently, the 'Everything Else' feature is only available to users in the United States, with plans for broader availability in the future.
Some users have reported availability of the feature on devices like the Galaxy Note 20, while others, such as the Pixel 6, may not have it yet.
While the update enhances the digital wallet experience, users are cautioned not to rely solely on digital versions in critical situations.
Items added to Google Wallet can be shared with other Google Wallets, but sensitive information will remain private, ensuring user security.
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Sources
The Verge • Aug 12, 2024
Google Wallet can make digital passes for nearly anything nowGizmodo • Aug 13, 2024
Google Wallet Just Made It Easier to Turn Anything Into a Digital Pass9to5Mac • Aug 13, 2024
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