"Google has a big update in store for the Pixel Watch, which will now allow you to make a range of payments by simply tapping your watch to a retail terminal without opening the Wallet app. The feature, called "express pay," is coming to the Pixel Watch 2 and later."
"It's similar to "express mode" on the Apple Watch, a feature that lets you use compatible cards without waking or unlocking your device. However, Google notes that you'll need to opt in to use the new express pay feature, and that the watch itself will need to be unlocked to make a payment."
"There are a couple of other features coming to the Pixel Watch 2 and later that make it a more useful companion to the Pixel phone, too. In addition to automatically locking your phone when you're out of range, Google is adding a feature that will alert you when you leave your phone behind."
Google is rolling out a significant update to the Pixel Watch that introduces express pay functionality, allowing users to make payments by tapping their watch to retail terminals without launching the Wallet app. The feature requires users to opt in and keep their watch unlocked during transactions. Similar to Apple Watch's express mode, this streamlines the payment process compared to the previous requirement of double-tapping the crown. Beyond payments, Google is adding companion features that enhance integration with Pixel phones: automatic phone locking when out of range and alerts when leaving your phone behind. These new capabilities work with Pixel 8 and later devices, making the Pixel Watch a more comprehensive mobile companion.
Read at The Verge
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