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Google Wallet to spin off into new app to get ready for Android Pay.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 7:30 am
Posted on 9/10/15 at 7:30 am
Is it finally happening?
per Lifehacker
The announcement that Android Pay was going to overtake Google Wallet for credit terminal payments happened a few months ago with the M announcements. I'm just glad I'll be able to finally connect my visa with phone now for in store payments. It works with all major credit card companies and is accepted at a ton of places and is expanding everyday.
Android Pay
Finally...
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If you’re a Google Wallet user (possible, if you’ve ever paid for something with Google Play), your app experience is about to get a little weirder. Google has released a second Google Wallet app to the Play Store. Though it probably won’t stay this way for long.
Google Wallet’s new app—which is distinguished by a slightly different icon and the word “New” in the title—will likely replace the old Google Wallet app eventually. Instead of handling mobile payments like the old Google Wallet app did (and still does), this new version will only handle things like your Google Wallet balance and transaction history.
As we learned in May, Google is going to release Android Pay soon. Android Pay will presumably be the new home for paying with your phone (if you’re into that sort of thing). It may replace the old Google Wallet app, or it may have a third Play Store listing that we haven’t seen yet.
per Lifehacker
The announcement that Android Pay was going to overtake Google Wallet for credit terminal payments happened a few months ago with the M announcements. I'm just glad I'll be able to finally connect my visa with phone now for in store payments. It works with all major credit card companies and is accepted at a ton of places and is expanding everyday.
Android Pay
Finally...
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Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:16 am to aVatiger
What's going to be the difference?
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:31 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
What's the difference in apple pay and android pay?
Sounds oddly similar to me.
Sounds oddly similar to me.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:36 am to Pat Sajak
Kind of surprised if they end up switching it to something actually called Android Pay. I would think "Google _______" would have a much broader and favorable public impression than "Android ______"
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:43 am to Pat Sajak
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What's the difference in apple pay and android pay?
well...
there's that two different mobile operating system thing
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:48 am to Pettifogger
quote:
Kind of surprised if they end up switching it to something actually called Android Pay. I would think "Google _______" would have a much broader and favorable public impression than "Android ______"
this was first iinitial reaction, but as long as I can pay at credit card terminals with my phone, I don't care what they call it. Hell, they may switch to Google Pay before all is said and done.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:50 am to aVatiger
I was more curious about the whole concept. And more so, why are they changing the name to sound like Apple's product?
Perhaps the next nexus tablet will be named nexusPad, nPad for short.
Perhaps the next nexus tablet will be named nexusPad, nPad for short.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:20 am to aVatiger
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Instead of handling mobile payments like the old Google Wallet app did (and still does), this new version will only handle things like your Google Wallet balance and transaction history.
so it's completely worthless. got it.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:20 am to aVatiger
This shite is way too confusing
ETA: and I'm guess that Google Pay would sounds way too much like Google Play
were you not able to before. I had no issue connecting my Visa debit card to Google Wallet
ETA: and I'm guess that Google Pay would sounds way too much like Google Play
quote:
I'm just glad I'll be able to finally connect my visa with phone now for in store payments.
were you not able to before. I had no issue connecting my Visa debit card to Google Wallet
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:24 am to Pat Sajak
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d more so, why are they changing the name to sound like Apple's product?
I imagine the board meeting went something like this...
President of Product Development- "okay, what are we going to call the new payment system when we release M?"
Vice President of ProductDevelopment- "well, let's keep it simple because people are stupid and we don't want to confuse then"
PPD-"
good idea... people are really dumb and the less confusion, the better" VPPD-"how about Android Pay?"
PPD-"uhhhh... That sound's a whole lot like Apple Pay... right, Larry?"
VPPD-"exactly, Bob... again, let's keep it simple, let's don't overcomplicate this for people"
PPD-"what about all the people who say,'oh... Android ripped off Apple Play! Blah blah blah', what about those guys, Larry?"
VPPD-"those guy's are fgts, Bob
, they are gonna be the same assholes who marvel at the amazing new Apple Pen and the keyboard attachment for the iPad, seriously... who gives a shite? let's just get it to market..." PPD-"
yeah...those guys are terrible... Okay, Android Pay it is!" something like that
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was more curious about the whole concept
The links I provided in the OP should help with any questions you may have.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:25 am to wizziko
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were you not able to before. I had no issue connecting my Visa debit card to Google Wallet
you were definitely able to do it before. not sure what his issue was.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:30 am to bbap
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so it's completely worthless. got it.
pretty much
I'll still have my Google debit card, so there's that. But yeah, pretty worthless if you already have a debit card.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:32 am to wizziko
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Visa debit card
Sorry if that was confusing, I'm talking about credit cards, I like those reward point's.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:36 am to aVatiger
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Sorry if that was confusing, I'm talking about credit cards, I like those reward point's.
You still get the rewards points.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:43 am to bbap
2% cash back?
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:47 am to aVatiger
i guess it depends on what type of card you have. there are different kinds. but yes you get your rewards when using google wallet. always have.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:51 am to bbap
For me, I like using my credit card. I don't think I have used my debit card since around '08/'09ish, and that was for cash at an ATM.
Eta- mainly use my Spark business card and Cabela's card
Eta- mainly use my Spark business card and Cabela's card
This post was edited on 9/10/15 at 9:54 am
Posted on 9/10/15 at 10:00 am to aVatiger
i never use my debit card either. but like i said using google wallet doesnt deprive you of any credit card rewards points.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 10:10 am to aVatiger
quote:
Sorry if that was confusing, I'm talking about credit cards, I like those reward point's.
was it only with Visa credit cards? I have my Discover and Mastercard credit cards connected and never had issues accumulating miles/points
I only have my debit card connected because there's a minimum 15 debit transactions I have to do a month with my credit union to get ATM refunds, dividend, etc. Going to places I frequent that use NFC is an easy way of doing that.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 10:18 am to wizziko
there is no issue. all credit and debit cards can be connected.
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