Updated Wallet Settings for Google: Require location services for Map functions and store addresses
In a move to prioritise user privacy and transparency, Google has updated its Wallet app on Android devices. The change affects the display of maps and addresses on payment receipts.
Starting from now, users will need to grant location permission for Google Wallet to show maps and addresses on their receipts. If the "Precise location" setting is not enabled, these details will not appear automatically on receipts. Instead, users must actively allow location access to restore this functionality for future transactions.
Previously, the map and address information on receipts was displayed by default. However, with this update, this feature is now disabled by default. To re-enable detailed receipts, users must enable location access via a prompt when opening a recent receipt or through Google Wallet settings. The prompt guides users to set up "Precise location" permission specifically for Google Wallet.
It's important to note that this change does not affect past receipts retroactively—only new transactions will show detailed location information once permission is granted. Additionally, this adjustment is distinct from other UI updates such as the new Google Wallet overlay for quick access on Android 16 devices. The location permission update is focused solely on the receipt content shown in the app.
Google's decision to require location permission rather than enabling it behind the scenes aims to ensure user privacy and transparency. Users who fail to grant location permission may find themselves confused if maps are missing from their receipts.
In summary, the updated Google Wallet now requires location permission to show maps and addresses on payment receipts, making this feature opt-in rather than automatic. To set up location settings, users can open a recent receipt in Google Wallet and follow the prompt labeled "Set up location settings." No new features have been added to Google Wallet receipts as a result of this change.
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