Google Wallet's new feature: Effortless pass importing from your gallery
I've always found managing digital passes a bit of a hassle, haven't you? Constantly fumbling to add them manually can be a real time-sink. But it looks like Google Wallet is about to make things a whole lot easier. Digging into the latest version, I discovered a neat little feature that's on the verge of a wider rollout: automatic pass importing.
Imagine this: instead of hunting through your photo gallery for that concert ticket screenshot or boarding pass, Wallet will soon do the work for you. Once you grant the app access to your photos and videos, it'll scan in the background, looking for those eligible passes. It's like having a digital assistant dedicated solely to your tickets and passes! The feature is called “Automatically import passes,” and you can enable it quite easily.
Now, before you start worrying about privacy, Google's implemented this smartly. You won't find Wallet adding random items without your say-so. You'll get a notification prompting you to review each pass, so you can check the details, make any necessary edits, and then confirm the addition. It’s a good thing that the app doesn’t just add items without your knowledge; you’ll always be able to check details.
This isn't just some random update; it builds upon Google's recent efforts to streamline pass management. Remember a couple of months ago when they added the ability to add passes by simply sharing an image? This auto-import feature takes that a step further, saving you from even having to manually spot and send your passes to the app. For people who often screenshot instead of adding passes manually, this is a big win.
Because the feature is already working in testing, I think that Google is preparing to roll this out more broadly. And if it does, Wallet could become a much more useful tool for managing your digital passes.
Source: AndroidAuthority