Google Wallet Unveils Fast Access Function with Innovative ‘Double-Tap’ Shortcut on Pixel Devices

Google Wallet Unveils Fast Access Function with Innovative 'Double-Tap' Shortcut on Pixel Devices

Google Wallet Unveils Fast Access Function with Innovative ‘Double-Tap’ Shortcut on Pixel Devices

The updated overlay UI for Google Wallet simplifies the payment process during checkout.

(Image credit: Roydon Cerejo / Android Central)

Essential information

  • A Reddit user mentions that their Pixel 9 Pro Fold with Android 16 has access to the new Google Wallet shortcut overlay.
  • Activating this overlay is done by double-tapping the power button if Wallet is set as the preferred app for the gesture.
  • From this overlay, users can launch the full app and scroll through cards prior to using their NFC scanner for payment.

Reports suggest that Google Wallet is beginning to deploy its new overlay in alignment with the double-tap gesture customization introduced in Android 16.

A discussion on the Google Wallet subreddit showcases the launch of a new app overlay triggered by double-tapping the power button (via <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://9to5google.com/2025/08/13/google-wallet-overlay-pixel/" data-url="https://9to5google.com/2025/08/13/google-wallet-overlay-pixel/" target="_blank" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" data-hl