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TL;DR
- Google Wallet is adding the ability to scan receipts.
- Google Pay on Chrome for Android can now skip the Payment Request interface when sharing contact details with merchants.
- Google Wallet is also getting clearer merchant names in transaction notifications and a new in-app message center.
Google is adding a handful of useful features to Google Wallet with the latest Play Services update.
The changelog for Google Play Services v26.40 lists four new improvements, the biggest one being the ability to scan receipts directly into Google Wallet. This should make it easier to add and track receipts without entering their details manually. Google hasn’t shared more information about how the feature works or whether it will be available everywhere immediately.
Google is also making a small change to Google Pay on Chrome for Android. When users provide merchants with their name, email address, and phone number, they can now skip the Payment Request interface. This might make checkouts quicker, although Google hasn’t explained exactly how the new option will work.
Meanwhile, Google Wallet transaction notifications should now display improved merchant names, making it easier to identify where a payment was made. The app is also getting an in-app message center, though the changelog doesn’t specify which messages it will include or how it will be organized.
Here’s the full changelog for the latest Play Services update:
Device Connectivity
- [PC] This update disables installation of the Find Hub app and removes Find Hub capabilities on Aluminium (Googlebook) devices.
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Updatability.
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity, Device Performance, and Stability.
Wallet
- [Phone] With the new update to Wallet, you can now scan to add receipts.
- [Phone] With this update, Google Pay on Chrome for Android now lets you skip the Payment Request UI when you provide merchants with your name, email, and phone number.
- [Phone] This update improves merchant names in Google Wallet transaction notifications.
- [Phone] This update adds an in-app message center in Google Wallet.
Google Play Store v53.6 (2026-10-12)
- [Phone] You’ll now get summarized insights and direct citations from real user reviews with Ask Play to help answer your questions about apps.
- [Phone] With this update, new tag chips at the top of the Listen cube in Collections make it easier to filter and discover specific types of content.
- [Phone] With AI Summary in Community Posts, you can quickly catch up on trending discussions, tap to view original posts, and join the conversation.
- [Phone] You can now find app content from installed apps with an active subscription in the Subscription center.
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