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Android Central
Technology
Jay Bonggolto

Google Wallet just fixed the most annoying part of online checkout

College IDs sitting next to an Android phone with the Google Wallet app logo.

What you need to know

  • Google Wallet's Digital ID support is expanding to select EU countries this summer.
  • New privacy-focused age checks let users prove eligibility without sharing unnecessary personal details like their full name, address, or date of birth.
  • Google Pay Direct Checkout streamlines online purchases by letting shoppers use payment methods saved in Google Wallet directly on merchant websites.
  • Google says checkout security is getting an upgrade too, with improved authentication systems designed to boost speed without weakening protection.
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