Posted 4/11/2024, 8:56:00 PM
Android 15 Beta Allows Third-Party Wallet Apps to be Set as Default for NFC Payments
- Android 15 beta 1 allows apps besides Google Wallet to be set as default wallet app
- Users can now set a default "Wallet" app to handle NFC payments
- Currently, only Google Wallet and AMEX app work with the setting
- In future, more banking and credit card apps may use this functionality
- Unlike iOS, Android has not blocked third-party digital wallet apps, but new setting makes it easier for them to assume wallet role