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Google Wallet passes just got a visual overhaul, and it's rolling out to everyone now

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Google Wallet passes just got a visual overhaul, and it's rolling out to everyone now

Google Wallet has rolled out a redesign of its passes feature to all users. The new design takes up the entire screen, with the brand's primary color used as the background. This is a change from the previous small rectangular card against a Dynamic Color background.

The redesign allows for easier access to key actions, such as calling associated phone numbers and visiting the official website, by scrolling down. Users can also edit the nickname and control how the pass is used under the "Settings" section, which was previously accessed through a three-dot overflow menu. According to 9to5Google, users can even switch back to the old design by tapping the rewind icon in the top-right corner.

The redesign applies to loyalty cards, boarding passes, and manually created passes, but not transit cards. The new design is considered a visually nicer experience, although some backgrounds may be quite bright, especially at night.

Brief written by urgent.news from Android Police, 9to5Google — 2 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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