Google is making it easier than ever to digitize and organize your physical cards and passes with a new “Everything Else” feature in Google Wallet. Powered by artificial intelligence, this innovative tool can generate digital passes for a wide variety of items, saving users the hassle of searching through emails or apps to find the information they need.
With just a few taps, users can snap a photo of their physical pass, and Google’s AI will process the sensitive information, organizing it into categories such as private passes, health passes, or driver’s licenses. The user can then review and adjust any details or categories before approving the final digital pass.
9to5Google reports that the “Everything Else” feature supports a broad range of pass categories, including business cards, IDs, library cards, loyalty cards, passports, and vehicle registration. This means that users can digitize and store nearly any type of pass or card they might have, all in one convenient location.
While the feature has started rolling out, it is currently only available in the United States and may not be accessible on all devices just yet. However, Google has published official instructions on their support page to guide users through the process of using the “Everything Else” feature.
As Google continues to refine and expand this technology, we can expect to see the “Everything Else” feature become available in more countries and integrate with an even wider range of pass categories. Additionally, improvements in AI accuracy and user experience will likely make the process of digitizing physical passes even more seamless in the future.
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How It Works
To use the new “Everything Else” feature in Google Wallet, simply select the option and grant permission for Google’s AI to process your sensitive information. Next, take a picture of the pass you want to digitize. The Verge points out that the AI will then organize the information into relevant categories, such as private pass, health pass, or driver’s license.
If any details or categories don’t seem quite right, you can easily adjust them before approving the final product. The entire process is designed to be quick, intuitive, and secure, ensuring that your personal information is handled with the utmost care.
With this powerful AI-driven tool, Google Wallet aims to simplify the management of various passes and documents, saving users time and effort in their daily lives. Whether it’s a business card, loyalty card, or even a passport, the “Everything Else” feature has got you covered.
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