Florida and Rhode Island have indicated they have no near-term plans to support Apple Wallet digital driver's licenses, even as more US states roll out the feature. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis publicly opposed digital IDs, citing risk of government abuse, after the state discontinued an earlier digital ID program in 2024. In Rhode Island, AAMVA board chair Walter Craddock said he's waiting for broader demand and more places that accept mobile licenses before investing in the technology.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-08
An increasing number of companies are integrating cryptocurrencies into their financial workflows, using digital assets for payroll, invoicing, and access to funds. This shift allows for quicker transactions and around-the-clock financial management, even outside traditional banking hours.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-07
Samsung Wallet can now lock, unlock, and start select GM vehicles for users in the US and Canada, starting with 2025-2027 Cadillac Lyriq, 2026-2027 Optiq, and 2027 Vistiq models. GM says the feature will expand to more Cadillac models by the end of 2026, with GMC and Chevy trucks gaining digital key support in December. The feature requires Samsung Galaxy devices with both ultra-wideband and Bluetooth Low Energy support.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-07
Google is widening the rollout of a redesigned Google Wallet card selector that replaces the horizontal card carousel with a vertically stacked list of saved debit and credit cards. The new layout opens as a separate screen, leaving transit cards, loyalty cards, and passes accessible from the main Wallet screen as before. Android Authority says the interface, previously seen only by a small number of users, has now appeared on Pixel phones used by its own team.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
During the October Prime Big Deal Days on October 6 and 7, Amazon featured numerous discounts, including a notable 20% off on the Moft Snap Field Wallet, bringing its price down to $40. The wallet, compatible with MagSafe, can hold multiple cards and includes additional features like a SIM card slot and a kickstand function. These deals are part of Amazon's effort to provide genuine savings ahead of the holiday shopping season.
wired.com
· 2026-10-06
Pelican has introduced a new MagSafe-compatible wallet designed for outdoor use, featuring IPX4 water resistance and a secure snap closure. The wallet can hold multiple cards, cash, and a small key, making it suitable for activities like hiking and attending football games, while also serving as a reliable everyday accessory. Its durable construction offers added peace of mind compared to slimmer MagSafe wallets.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-05
OhSnap has released a magnetic, lever-action card wallet that attaches to phones and stacks with its existing Snap Grip Stand. The wallet uses a toolless, compliant-mechanism design that lets users swap in 3, 5, or 7-card cores and interchange front and back plates for options like an ID holder, money clip, elastic band, or slim aluminum covers.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-04
Google's payment app has gone through several rebrands since launching as Google Wallet in 2011, becoming Android Pay in 2015, then Google Pay in 2018, before reverting to the Google Wallet name in 2022. The two names now refer to distinct but related products, which has caused confusion among users about which app does what.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-03
Google has added a new Map tool to the Gemini app, currently available only on Android and iOS mobile versions. The tool shows users' location on a live map with zoom and search functions, and an 'Explore this area' button that adds map data to prompts. Separately, a beta version of the Google app is replacing the forward-slash shortcut with an @ symbol for accessing skills and connectors.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-02
Apple has introduced Pass Designer, a tool that lets businesses build Wallet passes using templates from Apple or their own designs. Users can import logos, backgrounds, and strip images created in other design software, then assemble them into a finished pass within the tool.
developer.apple.com
· 2026-10-02
Users on Reddit and other forums have reported intermittent or complete failures of tap-to-pay on Pixel phones since mid last month, affecting devices from the Pixel 9 series onward, including the Pixel 11 and Pixel 10 Pro. ZDNET says Google has not yet acknowledged the bug or issued an official fix, though restarting the phone appears to resolve the problem for some users.
zdnet.com
· 2026-10-02
Apple's iOS 27 update introduces several changes to the Reminders app, including an upgraded natural-language 'Describe' feature powered by Apple Intelligence that can auto-fill reminder details like due dates. The update also redesigns the metadata editor within lists, consolidating options like date, time, location, and tags into a single interface, and improves grocery list auto-sorting accuracy across multiple languages.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-29
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