Samsung Galaxy smartwatch users get ready to experience new support on Galaxy watches as Google is expanding functionality and adding new support on Wear OS to enhance your experience directly from their wrists. Now Google Wallet supports PayPal on Wear OS, and more digital car keys are coming.
Google recently, at its biggest I/O 2024 event, introduced Wear OS 5 and several updates for the future. Now Google Wallet is rolling out PayPal support on Wear OS and expanding digital car key availability. This means that Galaxy smartwatch users can also experience PayPal support on their Galaxy watches.
PayPal can now be added to Google Wallet for Galaxy Watches powered by Wear OS; previously, it was only available on phones. This facility is available for users in the US and Germany. It joins today’s other Wear OS announcement about the Google Home app adding a Favorite Tile and complication for quick smart device access.
Google also announced that it is adding an extra layer of security; the update will include “more verification” for contactless payments. Regarding this, Google stated that “Before making a payment, you’ll now be prompted to confirm your identity—either by PIN, pattern, thumbprint, or Face Unlock—with the option to turn off verification for transit fares.
Apart from this, Android Digital Car keys are coming to select MINI models and soon vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and Polestar. Soon, users will be able to lock, unlock, and start their car with just their phone, or securely share digital car keys with family and friends.
