Google’s new device tracking and Wallet features make things easier and safer

Android owners can now benefit from Google’s new updates: one allows you to find lost devices, and the other makes verification easier. Google has made its Find My Device network behave similarly to Apple’s AirTag system. You can find your lost Android phones and Bluetooth trackers, even when they are not connected.

Delivery places appear live on a map. Google has modified the way Android phones and tablets are shown, so now they display as “Android” instead of the whole brand name. In this case, your “Pixel 8 Pro” might be seen on the map as “Android”. The update tries to make things easier for users who monitor several devices.

In addition, Google Wallet now allows a simpler way to confirm your identity. You no longer have to enter your PIN when confirming your identity, since a digital ID (like a driver’s license) in the Wallet app allows you to scan with your face or finger.

You can use this to enter airports or receive services at government offices, since digital IDs are recognized there. You can prove your identity fast and securely without showing your ID. Google wants Android devices to be both useful and secure, so they added these two features.