
Digital wallets have become increasingly popular for their convenience and ease of use. However, recent changes in the authentication process for Google Wallet on Wear OS devices, including the upcoming Pixel Watch 2, have sparked some discussion among users.
Previously, Wear OS users could make contactless payments without entering a PIN as long as the watch was on their wrist, similar to the experience with Apple Watch. However, it appears that Google is now requiring users to enter a PIN before making a payment with Google Wallet on their smartwatches.