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Samsung Wallet Vs Samsung Pay: What’s the actual difference
Samsung introduced the Samsung Wallet app for Galaxy devices in June 2022, which became available in limited countries. The company introduced the Wallet app to combine Samsung Pay with Samsung Pass to store and access digital IDs, payment and loyalty cards, keys, and more.
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Are you thinking that there was a need to release a Wallet app when there is a Samsung Pay app? Does the Samsung Wallet app have more features than Samsung Pay? So to know the answers of these questions, check the details below.
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Through the Samsung Wallet app, the company aims to provide an easy way to make payments securely without worrying about password checks from other apps. This means that the new app provides 2 services (Samsung Pass and Samsung Pay), that too in a sophisticated interface so you can easily access payment cards, loyalty and membership cards, etc. with just a swipe.
Samsung Wallet features
In addition to Samsung Pay, Samsung Wallet also integrates Samsung Pass functionality, which securely stores passwords, cards, addresses, and more to enable users to log in to apps and services faster and easier. It also helps users by checking the price of cryptocurrencies on various exchanges in one place.
Coming to security, Samsung Wallet is a defense-grade security platform that is protected by Samsung Knox. Security features include fingerprint recognition and encryption which help protect users’ sensitive data, so only the device owner can access their important information. You can also store your COVID-19 vaccination card.
With SmartThings integration and Samsung’s collaborations with well-known home security companies, you can easily pair a Digital Home Key with a Galaxy device to conveniently lock and unlock your doors.
In addition, this app supports digital automobile keys on select cars that let users lock and unlock cars, start the engine, and more. At the moment, the Samsung Wallet app is available in 29 countries only, if you are eligible then you can download the app.
Google Calendar will soon be updated with an array of new flairs. Samsung Calendar comes as default on Galaxy phones, while Google Calendar can also be used after the Play Store install.
The latest version of Google Calendar teases upcoming changes including new flairs. The app readying more specific flairs for everyday events that will be managed by keywords.
AndroidAuthority discovered that words like “cinema” or “coffee” might trigger corresponding imagery as part of adding a touch of personality and quick visual identification to your calendar.
Additionally, each of the 12 months features its unique flair to reflect the changing seasons. Words like birthday and train/journey schedule could also trigger a specific flair for visual appearance.
Google pushed the Calendar visual refresh to a limited number of users. You could soon be able to access them on your Android or iOS device, if not, keep the app updated to the latest version.
Flairs? Google Calendar flairs are artistic images that automatically adorn specific events in your schedule view based on keywords used in their descriptions.
Samsung is collaborating with the Bank of Korea, and the Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearing Institute to debut mobile cash card services to Samsung Wallet.
This MoU will pave the way for the three parties to cooperate for the stable integration of mobile cash card services with Samsung Wallet across South Korea.
Through this MOU, Samsung Wallet users will be able to use ATMs of 17 South Korean banks participating in the mobile cash card business, expanding the coverage from 10 banks.
The 17 banks will allow cross-bank transactions and convenience store ATM use. The service method will also be expanded from the existing NFC communication method to the QR code.
Samsung Wallet users will also be able to use offline commerce payments and accumulate change generated from commerce transactions without a physical cash card.
Users of the Wallet app will have a better experience with cash deposit and withdrawal services. In the future, Samsung Wallet mobile cash cards can be used as follows:
- Users can issue a mobile cash card by running the “Add Item” menu in Samsung Wallet, selecting a mobile cash card, verifying their identity, and entering the account number to be linked and setting a password.
The South Korean tech giant is committed to continuously expanding user experience by introducing a wider range of financial functions to Samsung Wallet.
Samsung has pushed a new update for its popular Wonderland Good Lock module, now available in version 1.5.21. This latest update addresses some issues and brings enhancements to improve user experience.
The fresh update fixes an issue that made it hard to see the Always On Display (AOD) image setting menu on some devices that didn’t fully support it. With this fix, users can now easily access and use the unique lock effects the app offers, no matter their device.
Moreover, the update also resolves an error that occurred when users tried to select the AOD image setting. By fixing these issues, Samsung makes the app more stable and reliable for a smoother experience.
Aside from these fixes, the Samsung Wonderland 1.5.21 update also enhances the user interface and color themes. These changes make the app easier to use and more visually appealing.
Overall, the fresh version of the Samsung Wonderland app brings important improvements for better access to features and a more user-friendly UI.
Users of eligible Galaxy devices can install the latest update via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Download or from the GoodLock app. Also, you can download the update from the third-party app link mentioned here.