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TL;DR Google is expanding its testing for a redesign of the Wallet app.
We’ve now spotted a new, colorful interface for passes.
The interface now also shows more details on the same page, though it looks far from complete.
Google has been testing a new interface for the Wallet app with a focus on quick availability for quite some time. Back in January, we got our first peek at the Wallet app’s grid layout, rather than the current list design. Now, we’re seeing more evidence for the redesign, including a revamped interface for your most-used passes.
Previously, when we discovered the redesign, we found that the changes to Google Wallet’s home screen centered on favorite passes. Now, we’re seeing the changes Google intends to bring to individual screens dedicated to each pass added to Wallet. We’ve noticed these changes being tested with version 26.12.886012413 of the Wallet app, though they haven’t reached the wider user base yet.
From the level of details to new aesthetics, the pass page appears significantly redone. With the redesigned interface, we now see more details on the first page when we open each pass. This includes the ID name, number, the date it was added, and shortcuts to settings related to the pass. In the existing interface, these details can only be accessed by tapping the three-dot button at the top-right corner of the pass details page.
Current pass UI Pass UI being tested Current detailed UI Upcoming UI visible when card details are launched Card details in the redesign, likely incomplete
Another addition we see is a new star icon denoting that the pass is included in your favorites.
Additionally, there are some stark visual changes, too. For starters, the pass graphic now occupies a larger area in the top half. The dominant color from this graphic is also used for the background behind the text boxes. There’s a clear Material 3 Expressive influence, though the inconsistent shapes of these text boxes suggest the interface isn’t ready yet.
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