Google Wallet Adds Feature to Keep Receipts From Getting Lost
Google Wallet is getting a new feature aimed at a common annoyance: lost paper receipts. The update is meant to be useful for everyone who uses the app.
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The change is described as useful for practically every user of the app, since almost everyone buys something at some point and has to hold on to proof of purchase. Instead of relying on a slip of paper that fades, gets crumpled or ends up in the wrong pocket, the idea is to keep that proof inside the Wallet app on the phone.
What is known so far
The available information is limited to the headline premise: Google Wallet is gaining a function meant to end the problem of lost receipts. Details such as the exact way receipts are captured, supported stores, countries and the rollout schedule have not been specified.
Google Wallet already serves as a place for digital payment cards, tickets and passes. Adding receipts fits that role, as it moves one more piece of paper from the wallet and the drawer onto the device people carry anyway.
For users, the practical benefit would be simple: fewer lost slips, easier returns and a single place to look when proof of purchase is needed. Further specifics on availability and setup are expected to emerge as the feature reaches more devices.
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