Google Wallet, a widely-used payment application, is set to undergo a forthcoming redesign aimed at streamlining its interface and optimizing space utilization.
The revamped app retains its familiar starting point, featuring the user’s profile avatar and the “Wallet” label at the top. However, Google has made significant modifications by eliminating the superfluous circular NFC animation and placing payment credit and debit cards immediately below the initial screen.
Noteworthy changes can be observed in the carousel functionality. Previously, cards were displayed side by side, but the redesign replaces this layout with a sequential arrangement, accompanied by dot indicators that indicate the number of cards hidden from view. Alongside this alteration, an NFC symbol and the associated bank’s name are introduced, enabling users to conveniently preview their stored payment methods.
Furthermore, the redesign eliminates the excessive empty space beneath the carousel, affording users an expanded view of two additional passes. In contrast to the previous design, which necessitated scrolling to access passes beyond the first two, the updated version removes the docked view of the default card, allowing for a more seamless experience.
As Google Wallet broadens its support for ID cards, digital car keys, and transit passes, the efficient retrieval of stored items with minimal scrolling becomes increasingly crucial. It is important to note that the compact redesign of Google Wallet, currently identified in version 2.193.x, has yet to be widely deployed to users.
