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Google Wallet now brings even more notifications to your lock screen

By Wei Zhang
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Google Wallet is getting new features and improvements all the time, which is quite surprising for an app that was initially designed as a simple digital wallet. Over the years, Wallet has become so much more than just a digital wallet, as Google thoroughly added dozens of new functionalities that allow users to manage not just their payments cards, but also pass tickets, keys, and even IDs.

The most recent Google Wallet update adds new features that are especially important for commuters. Starting today, Google’s Wallet digital wallet app will show in real-time the status of your train ride.

You’ll be notified directly on your phone’s lock screen whether your train will be arriving on time or if it’s delayed. In order for these notifications to happen, users will first have to add their train tickets to the Google Wallet app.

The bad news is this is not available for all railroad companies and, more importantly, only live in two countries: India and Canada. For the time being, Google Wallet users in these countries will be able to add their train tickets in the app if they’re from Indian Railways or Via Rail.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the primary new feature Google Wallet is adding with this update?

A.

The recent update introduces real-time notifications on the lock screen about train ride status. Users will see if their train is on time or delayed, provided they have added their train tickets to the app.

Q.

Which countries currently support the new train notification feature?

A.

This new functionality is presently available in India and Canada. Google Wallet users in these specific countries can utilise the feature for eligible train services.

Q.

Which specific train companies are supported for these new notifications?

A.

Currently, the new train notification feature supports tickets from Indian Railways and Via Rail. Users must add tickets from these specific providers to their Google Wallet.

Q.

What kind of items can users store in Google Wallet besides payment cards?

A.

Beyond payment cards, Google Wallet has expanded to allow users to manage pass tickets, keys, and even identification documents. This makes the app much more versatile than its original design.

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