Google Launches Standalone Wallet App in India, Excludes Payment Features
The tech giant's new app focuses on managing non-payment essentials like tickets and passes, steering clear of integrating financial transactions to avoid regulatory scrutiny.
- Google Wallet, separate from Google Pay, has launched in India to store tickets, passes, and other non-financial items.
- The app avoids integration with Google Pay or any payment systems, reflecting a strategic move amidst ongoing antitrust investigations.
- Partnerships with over 20 companies will enhance the app's utility, including major airlines and entertainment providers.
- Google Wallet aims to simplify user experience by centralizing access to various passes and tickets within a single app.
- Despite the separation from payment services, Google continues to dominate the Android market in India, leveraging its widespread platform.
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