Google Wallet’s upcoming option to scan and store “Everything else” is getting close to a rollout
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Google Wallet is adding a new feature that lets you scan and store digital copies of various documents and passes, including loyalty cards, passports, IDs, and more. The feature, called “Everything else,” was first shown off at Google I/O earlier this year and is expected to roll out to users soon.
Before you can use the feature, Google Wallet will ask for your permission to process your data, but it assures users that all processing happens on your device and no data is sent to Google’s servers. This information was accessed through an APK breakdown by enabling hidden flags in the code.
Once you give permission, you can scan and save two types of documents: normal and private. Normal documents, like your student ID or business card, don’t need any special security to add or access them. Private documents, like your driver’s license or tax ID, will require biometric authentication, such as your fingerprint or face scan, for added security.
You can also change the category of a document if you think it’s been labeled incorrectly. You can add more information to scanned documents, with each document category supporting up to five additional fields.
Sometimes, changing a document’s category might remove the scanned information, requiring you to re-enter the details. However, if you switch back to the original category, the information should reappear. This is designed to make sure that the feature doesn’t accidentally mislabel information in your scanned documents.
This new feature isn’t yet available in the current version of Google Wallet, but Google has already announced that it will be included in a future update.
Questions & Answers
Q.What types of documents will users be able to store using this new feature?
What types of documents will users be able to store using this new feature?
Users will be able to store digital copies of various documents and passes, including loyalty cards, passports, IDs, insurance cards, and event tickets. It can also recognise student IDs, business cards, driver's licences, and tax IDs.
Q.What security measures are in place for more sensitive documents like a driver's licence?
What security measures are in place for more sensitive documents like a driver's licence?
Private documents, such as a driver's licence or tax ID, will require biometric authentication for added security. Users will need to use a fingerprint or face scan to access these stored items.
Q.How will Google Wallet handle the data processed through this new feature?
How will Google Wallet handle the data processed through this new feature?
Google Wallet will ask for permission to process user data before the feature can be used. All processing happens on the user's device, and no data is sent to Google's servers.
Q.What happens if Google Wallet misidentifies a document type?
What happens if Google Wallet misidentifies a document type?
If Google Wallet cannot identify a document type, it will place it in an 'Other' category, and the user can manually enter information. Users can also change a document's category if they believe it has been labelled incorrectly.
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