Google Wallet could borrow a handy transit feature for everyday purchases

Google Wallet is testing a new "Tap to pay" verification option for regular contactless payments, mirroring the security features already available for transit payments. The feature is still in development and crashes when selected, indicating incomplete implementation. The addition would give users more control over how often they need to re-verify their identity for mobile payments.

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