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Google Chrome will start offering to sync saved credit cards with Google Pay
Right now, cards saved in Google Pay can be synced to Chrome Autofill, but not vice versa. A recent commit talks about making that possible.
If you're a frequent online shopper (who isn't these days?), quick access to your credit card is very important. Walking across the room to get your card is an inconvenience. It can bring your better judgment to the forefront and put an end to a frivolous purchase. We can't have that, which is why Chrome's Autofill feature can save your credit card info. However, a new integration with Google Pay will make it even easier.
Google Pay prepares integrating Google Pay Send features into the main app
Google Pay (formerly Android Pay) and Google Pay Send (formerly Google Wallet) are preparing to merge into the main Pay app.
In the world of mobile payment systems, Google had a bit of an identity crisis until earlier this year. Their services once included Android Pay, Google Wallet, and Pay with Google. The Android Pay app was a digital wallet that used NFC to make payments. Google Wallet was a peer-to-peer payment service for people to send and receive money. Pay with Google used the Google Payment API to allow users to make payments via Google Assistant or web browsers with any card on file with their Google account. To reduce confusion, Google introduced the "Google Pay" brand at the beginning of 2018 to unify these services. However, Google Wallet remained a separate app (though it was rebranded as "Google Pay Send"). Now, it seems that the Google Pay Send features are nearly ready to be integrated into the main app.
Google Pay launches in Germany with support for 4 banks
Google Pay has launched in Germany with support for four different banks. Commerzbank, Comdirect, Wirecard and N26, with support for others on the way.
Google Pay has been rolling out across the world in the last few months after it replaced Android Pay and Google Wallet. It combines the two services, allowing you to save all of your payment details in one service that can be used for tap and pay and also online purchases. Google Pay is now going live in Germany, and with it comes support for four banks - Commerzbank, Comdirect, Wirecard, and N26. Support for online-based Revolut and LBBW will come in the future. Interestingly, one of the largest German banks, Sparkasse, has said that they will not be working with Google and will not be supporting Google Pay.
Google’s SafetyNet has been a huge thorn in the side of anyone who wants to use Android Pay while having full control over their phones. Until recently, it has mostly been about disabling Android Pay on devices with Root, but a couple days ago, Google took it one step further -- they are triggering SafetyNet even on devices with unlocked bootloaders.
It's Bad News Wednesday for developers and power users alike. A pleasant day was punctured by several reports coming in that a new update to Android's SafetyNet not only caused existing su hiding mechanisms to stop working (normal case scenario), but also started giving adverse results on devices which were not even rooted!
Experimental suhide Mod for SuperSU Hides su Binary from Applications
Suhide Mod for SuperSU hides the su binary from applications that detect root. Read on to find out what makes suhide different from other cloak apps!
XDA Senior Recognized Developer Chainfire needs no introduction in the world of third party development, so we'll spare you some time.
Use Android Pay with Xposed Without Rebooting with Magisk
If you were looking for reboot-free solution to using Android Pay with Xposed and Root, Magisk has arrived to your rescue! Read on to know more about Magisk
Amongst many first world problems, there is one that resonates with many XDA-dwellers. On one hand, Android is aiming for the future with solutions like Android Pay -- allowing you to make payments on physical terminals with your mobile, without needing your wallet. It's convenient and it works (if you are in supported regions).
Android Pay no Longer Working with Systemless Root
Android Pay no longer works with systemless root, and thus any root. Read about it here, and learn how to get Android Pay back!
Tap. Pay. Done. If you're the owner of an NFC enabled Android phone running 4.4+, then you've probably heard of Android Pay. The app supports adding cards from many different banks and works in many major retailers, and it's pretty easy to set-up as well. Google is practically begging you to sign-up!
Samsung Pay Requires Decrypted Device For Full Functionality
Want to fully use Samsung Pay on an encrypted device? You are out of luck then, as Sasmung forces device decryption for full app functionality. Read on!
In a surprising piece of news, it appears that Samsung Pay, Samsung's mobile-based payment solution and competitor to Android Pay and Apple Pay, actually requires a decrypted device to function.
A Look at Marshmallow Root & Verity Complications
Learn about the newer complications that verity and Marshmallow bring to rooting locked-down devices.
As the dust settles on the Android 6.0 release, Nexus users galore are diving for OTAs and Factory Images, and getting ready for the latest iteration of the Android operating system.
Google Security Engineer Explains Issues With Root and Android Pay in the XDA Forums
a Security Engineer for Google out of Mountain View, has joined XDA in order to discuss the issues with Android Pay on rooted devices
A forum member that has been confirmed as working as a Security Engineer for Google out of Mountain View, has joined XDA in order to discuss the issues with Android Pay on rooted devices, why it will not work and has confirmed that Google are listening to your feedback. Regarding root access and Android Pay he has said this: