Anika Begay
I love keeping a digital pass in my phone wallet so much that I get a little nervous when I have to use a different app or, God forbid, a saved PDF. On Android, at least, there’s a better way, thanks to a new Google Wallet option that’s launching soon that uses AI to generate a digital version with all the relevant details that you can use like any other digital pass.
The feature, announced by Google at its I/O conference in May, replaces the previous “Photo” option in the “Add to Wallet” menu, which could create a simpler version of a pass that only displayed a barcode or QR code.
Called “Everything Else,” using it could save you from having to dig through your email for a PDF while waiting in line at the grocery store or from having to navigate your healthcare provider’s app to get a picture of your insurance card. Passes generated by Google Wallet can work for a wide range of categories, including business cards, IDs, library cards, loyalty cards, passports, and vehicle registrations, such as 9to5Google note. Currently only works in the United States.
When you select “Everything else,” the app asks for permission to process your sensitive information using Google’s AI and organize it into categories like private pass, health pass, or driver’s license. You can then take a photo of the pass and, after processing, edit any details or categories that don’t look right and approve the final product.
