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Google is sunsetting the Google Pay app in the US later this year
TechCrunch
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2y ago
Medial
Google has announced that it will be shutting down the Google Pay app in the United States in June. The move is aimed at simplifying Google's payment apps, with the standalone app being largely replaced by Google Wallet. Users will still be able to access the app's popular features through Google Wallet, which is currently used five times more than the Google Pay app in the US. The Google Pay app will continue to be available in Singapore and India. The consolidation of payment apps aims to make Google's services less confusing for users.
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Alphabet to shut Google Pay in US; India ops unaffected
Economic Times
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2y ago
Medial
Google has announced that it will discontinue its payments app Google Pay in the US and migrate all users to Google Wallet, in an effort to simplify the app experience. The standalone Google Pay app will no longer be available for use from June 4, 2024, but popular features like tapping to pay and managing payment methods will still be accessible through Google Wallet. Google Pay services will remain unaffected in other countries, like India, and US users can continue to access and transfer funds through the Google Pay website.
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Google realized Google Pay and Google Wallet are the same thing, so it’s getting rid of one of them
The Verge
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2y ago
Medial
Google Pay, which replaced Google Wallet and Android Pay, will be phased out and Google Wallet will make a comeback as the primary money transfer platform on Android. Google Pay initially served as a tap-to-pay service, while Google Wallet transformed into a rival to Cash App and Venmo. Despite multiple changes and rebranding efforts, Google Pay has become redundant and will be discontinued after June 4th, 2024, in the US. Users are advised to withdraw their funds before then. Overall, this transition is less chaotic compared to Google's numerous attempts at messaging apps.
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Google's Podcast app to shut down from tomorrow. Here's what you should do
Livemint
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2y ago
Medial
Google Podcasts, the app with over 500 million downloads, is shutting down in the US on April 2. Google is focusing on audio and video podcasts with YouTube Music and will stop the app's functionality in other parts of the world later this year. Users are urged to migrate their subscriptions to YouTube Music or another podcast service. While the app will still be available for download, it will no longer stream shows after shut down. The process to transfer subscriptions to YouTube Music is explained in the article.
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Google asks US appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google has requested a US appeals court to dismiss a jury verdict and a judge's order that compelled it to redesign its app store, Google Play. The company argues that the trial judge made legal errors that favored Fortnite maker Epic Games. Google claims that requiring a major overhaul of Google Play and Android will negatively impact app developers and consumers. Epic Games responded, stating that Google is relying on flawed arguments. The appeals court is set to hear oral arguments on February 3, with a ruling anticipated later in the year.
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Google Wallet partners with Pine Labs to simplify gift card for Android users
YourStory
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2y ago
Medial
Google Wallet, a digital wallet for Android users in India, has teamed up with Pine Labs to enable the integration of Gift Cards into their platform. The partnership aims to simplify the use of Gift Cards for existing and new Google Wallet users. Users can now store and manage their Gift Cards within the app, with reminders to use them during purchases. This collaboration is expected to boost the usage of Gift Cards and help brands enhance their customer experience and loyalty. Google Wallet was initially launched in 2011 and was later merged with Android Pay to become Google Pay.
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Meta's Facebook, Instagram to charge Apple service fee for posts 'boosted' via iOS apps
Economic Times
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2y ago
Medial
Meta Platforms announced that businesses purchasing a boost for their posts on the iOS versions of Facebook and Instagram will now have to pay an additional 30% service charge to Apple. However, advertisers can avoid the fee by boosting their content through a browser. This change comes as Apple updated its App Store guidelines in 2022. Meta will implement the changes in the US first, with other markets to follow later this year. Advertisers will now be billed by Apple and must pay in advance for boosted posts on iOS.
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Telegram introduces built-in crypto wallet, bringing its users into mainstream blockchain - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
Telegram introduced its integrated TON Wallet, enabling users to send, receive, and manage cryptocurrencies like Toncoin, USDT, and Bitcoin directly within the app. This integration, especially for US customers, marks Telegram as the first mass-market social app in the US to feature a self-custodial crypto wallet. Key features include zero-fee crypto purchases through Apple Pay, Google Pay, or cards, instant peer-to-peer transfers, token swaps, staking, trading tools, and access to decentralised Mini Apps.
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Google’s new Windows desktop app brings a Spotlight-like search bar to PC
The Verge
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9m ago
Medial
Google is testing a new search app for Windows, available via Google’s Search Labs. The app uses an Alt + Space shortcut to search files on your computer, in Google Drive, and on the web. It includes Google’s visual search feature, Lens, allowing for image selection and text translation. The app has customizable features such as enabling/disabling AI Mode and altering shortcuts. It's currently available in English for US users with Windows 10 or later.
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Meta says it will pass on the Apple tax to advertisers paying to boost posts on Facebook and Instagram
TechCrunch
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2y ago
Medial
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, plans to pass on Apple's 30% service charge to advertisers who want to pay to boost posts on Facebook or Instagram iOS apps. This move comes as Meta aims to leverage advertiser outrage in its battle against Apple's in-app purchase fees. Advertisers can bypass the additional charge by boosting posts through web browsers instead of the iOS apps. Meta hopes that raising prices on iOS will generate anger and support in its fight to disrupt Apple's dominance in the iOS app economy. The changes will initially affect apps in the US and roll out to other markets later this year.
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Google Expands Payment Offerings With UPI Circle, eRupi & ClickPay QR
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Google is introducing a new feature called UPI Circle that allows users to make payments through trusted contacts without linking their own bank accounts. The integration of UPI vouchers or eRupi into the Google Pay app will also enable users to make payments using prepaid vouchers linked to their mobile numbers. Furthermore, Google is enabling the 'tap and pay' functionality for RuPay cards on the Google Pay app.
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