Google Wallet will now automatically add your tickets and passes from Gmail, more updates،
Google Wallet is receiving a set of small quality-of-life updates designed to improve the user experience and make it your go-to digital home for essential passes, tickets and more. Updates include tighter integration with Gmail to eliminate the extra step of manually adding passes and movie tickets to your wallet.
Easily access your movie tickets and boarding passes from Gmail
If you've ever purchased a movie ticket or booked a flight online, you've probably encountered the inconvenience of having to scroll through your Gmail to find the confirmation. Only to find that the cell signal is very weak and your email isn't loading. This is a perfect use case for Google Wallet, which Google Just announced (via Michael Rahman) now integrates directly with Gmail, automatically surfacing movie tickets and boarding passes from participating airlines and movie chains. Google says this feature is currently available through select global channels, but the company is working hard to expand its reach. This will likely save you time and hassle because you can now have your tickets and passes readily available in one place when you need them.
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Improved Pass management: archive and unarchive with ease
Managing your pass collection in Google Wallet just got more convenient. You now have the option to manually archive most passes. Archiving a pass places it in the “Archived Passes” (formerly called “Expired Passes”) section of the app.
If you ever need to unarchive any of these previous passes, you can also do so by tapping on the pass and selecting “Unarchive Pass.” Plus, the ability to archive passes extends to your Wear OS devices for more efficient organization, wherever you are.
Loyalty rewards shine on Google
Google Wallet further blurs the lines between your digital life and the real world. For US-based users, a new beta feature is available: loyalty cards saved in Wallet are now intelligently linked to Google Search and Shopping. This means your membership benefits can be highlighted when you search for products online, potentially unlocking special offers and discounts. Businesses interested in participating in this beta test will need to contact Google Support to register.
Google Wallet expands its reach
Finally, Google Wallet is becoming more and more accessible around the world. Last November, Google Wallet became available to residents of the Dominican Republic, Monaco and Peru. This means that Google Wallet is now available in 74 countries around the world for Android and Wear OS.
