Redesigned Google Wallet tap-to-pay animation adopts Material 3 Expressive design style
Google Wallet, the digital payment service on Android, is undergoing a significant update with the M3 Expressive redesign. This revamp aims to create a more dynamic, visually engaging, and user-friendly experience for Google Wallet users.
One of the most noticeable changes is the transformation of the NFC tap-to-pay animation. The background of the animation is now translucent, making it more visually appealing. The card used for the payment jumps up and down as part of a more animated success effect, giving the interaction a more lively and responsive feel.
In addition to the animation changes, the UI of Google Wallet has also been updated. The "Open Wallet" button is now presented in a pill for a large touch target. The card designs in the app have been made thicker for listed passes, and the container styles for the recent activity page have been updated. The app logo replaces the word "Wallet" in the top-left corner.
Google has also introduced a new overlay for Pixel users. This overlay can be invoked by double-tapping the power button, streamlining the tap-to-pay process on Pixel devices and integrating it with the M3 Expressive design language.
The M3 Expressive redesign of Google Wallet's NFC tap-to-pay animation also includes updated seasonal success animations to fit the new design. However, the Google Wallet homepage M3 Expressive revamp is currently seeing limited availability.
Furthermore, Chrome autofill will show benefits for more US credit cards, and Google Wallet now supports an additional state ID on Android. Google Wallet does not require location permission for all receipts; it only requires location permissions for 'detailed receipts' with maps. A blue wave emanates from the checkmark in the new animation, and a white loading indicator within the blue container becomes a checkmark in the new animation.
The overall goal of Material 3 Expressive redesigns, including these Wallet changes, is to create more fluid, visually appealing, and animated interfaces that improve usability and user satisfaction across Google apps on Android devices.
