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Google Wallet adds support for 42 new banks in the US
Google Wallet is the app that lets you store and use your bank cards, memberships and passes on your Android device and Wear OS smartwatch. Google has expanded the Wallet app’s compatibility with more banks in the US. In January 2024, 42 new banks signed up to support Google Wallet, making the total number of partner banks to over 3,000.
Now, more users can enjoy the convenience of paying with their cards through Google Wallet, without having to carry them around. Google Wallet also allows users to add their gym memberships, club loyalty cards, and even state-issued IDs to the app, so they can access them across devices.
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The list of new banks supporting Google Wallet in the US is given below.
- Abilene Teachers Federal Credit Union
- Austin County State Bank (TX)
- Bank of Monticello (MO)
- Bison State Bank (MO)
- Boost Your Score
- Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union
- Century Next Bank (LA)
- Citizens First Bank (WI)
- Community National Bank in Monmouth (IL)
- Cottonwood Community Federal Credit Union (ID)
- County-City Credit Union (WI)
- Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union (IN)
- First National Bank of Manchester (FNBM) (KY)
- First State Bank of LeCenter (MN)
- Forest Area Federal Credit Union (MI)
- Granite Preferred
- Highway Crossroads Credit Union (MO)
- Hope Federal Credit Union (WV)
- KS Bank, Inc (NC)
- Lake Region Bank (MN)
- Liberty Bank NA (CA)
- LincOne Federal Credit Union
- Lion’s Share Federal Credit Union (NC)
- Monroe County Teachers Federal Credit Union (FL)
- Netevia
- PAHO/WHO FCU (DC)
- Pheple Federal Credit Union
- Planters Bank, Inc
- Racine Municipal Employees Credit Union (WI)
- Rave Financial Credit Union
- River Region Credit Union (MO)
- SPC Credit Union
- Star of Texas Credit Union (TX)
- Telhio Credit Union (OH)
- Ten Credit Union
- Tongass Federal Credit Union
- Thumb Bank & Trust (MI)
- Today card
- TrailNorth Federal Credit Union
- Valley Bank of Commerce (NM)
- Washington State Bank (LA)
- West Alabama Bank & Trust (AL)
Google Wallet has a full list of supported banks and card issuers on its support page, where users can also check for any exceptions or limitations. Users who still have Google Pay installed on their devices should switch to Google Wallet before June 2024, as Google Pay will stop working after that date.
Samsung has rolled out a new update for its Theme Park app, now available in version 1.0.09.73. This update addresses a crucial issue that users have been facing to make the app even more reliable and user-friendly.
The fresh update fixes a persistent issue where themes created within the Theme Park couldn’t be installed on devices. Now, users can install themes they create without any problems. With this fix, users can expect a smoother experience when applying their custom themes.
It’s important to note that this update is specifically released for devices running One UI 5 or earlier versions. Samsung is making sure even users with older software can enjoy these improvements.
Samsung Theme Park app lets users design and customize themes for their devices. Users can change icons, wallpapers, and color schemes to make their devices truly their own. With this latest update, the app not only fixes installation issues but also improves overall performance to make it simpler for users to create and apply their designs.
If your Galaxy device is eligible, check and install the Samsung Theme Park 1.0.09.73 update via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update through the Good Lock app >> Find Theme Park app >> Press the download update icon to get the latest version.
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WhatsApp is ready to elevate the messaging experience with its latest beta (2.24.22.5) update for Android users. The fresh beta update rolling out a new WhatsApp feature that allows users to filter chats using custom lists.
With custom lists, users can organize their conversations better. It means that you can create special filters to find specific chats more quickly, whether for personal use or business.
Some beta testers can now create these lists directly from their chat list by clicking a new button. Once you create a list, WhatsApp will show only the contacts and group chats you’ve selected.
The new filters appear at the top of your chat list for easy navigation. In addition, these lists are private, so only you can see and manage them. You can also add or remove people from your lists and rename them whenever you want via the customization option present at the bottom of the chat list.
Notably, WhatsApp allows users to create up to 20 custom lists. This limit helps avoid clutter and keeps your chat filters easy to use. Users can manage all their lists in the app settings to first see the conversations that matter most to them.
The custom chat filtering feature of WhatsApp is currently available to some beta testers and will be rolled out to more users in the coming weeks.
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Google Photos is getting a fresh new look for its video player to make it more user-friendly and fun to use. This new design will help you enjoy your videos better with some cool features.
The fresh Video Player design has been spotted in version 7.4 of the Google Photos app, thanks to Assemble Debug (Android Authority).
In the revamped UI, there are separate buttons for Volume, Pause, and a brand-new Loop feature, all located below the video. This change makes it easier to control your video without cluttering the screen, unlike the current design where the Pause button overlaps the video and the volume control is on the right.
Moreover, this redesigned UI shows a new seek bar. Instead of a plain straight line, the seek bar now has a dotted design, which makes it look modern and sleek. Also, it provides haptic feedback, which means you’ll feel a little vibration when you scrub through the video.
Image Credit: Android Authority
It also adds the ability to double-tap the left or right sides of the video. This lets you rewind or fast-forward by five seconds to make it simple to skip to your favorite moments without having to drag the seek bar.
Google is always working on making the Photos app better, and these changes are sure to make watching videos more enjoyable. Stay tuned for the official rollout of these features.
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