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Samsung Wallet Vs Samsung Pay: What’s the actual difference
Samsung introduced the Samsung Wallet app for Galaxy devices in June 2022, which became available in limited countries. The company introduced the Wallet app to combine Samsung Pay with Samsung Pass to store and access digital IDs, payment and loyalty cards, keys, and more.
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Are you thinking that there was a need to release a Wallet app when there is a Samsung Pay app? Does the Samsung Wallet app have more features than Samsung Pay? So to know the answers of these questions, check the details below.
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Through the Samsung Wallet app, the company aims to provide an easy way to make payments securely without worrying about password checks from other apps. This means that the new app provides 2 services (Samsung Pass and Samsung Pay), that too in a sophisticated interface so you can easily access payment cards, loyalty and membership cards, etc. with just a swipe.
Samsung Wallet features
In addition to Samsung Pay, Samsung Wallet also integrates Samsung Pass functionality, which securely stores passwords, cards, addresses, and more to enable users to log in to apps and services faster and easier. It also helps users by checking the price of cryptocurrencies on various exchanges in one place.
Coming to security, Samsung Wallet is a defense-grade security platform that is protected by Samsung Knox. Security features include fingerprint recognition and encryption which help protect users’ sensitive data, so only the device owner can access their important information. You can also store your COVID-19 vaccination card.
With SmartThings integration and Samsung’s collaborations with well-known home security companies, you can easily pair a Digital Home Key with a Galaxy device to conveniently lock and unlock your doors.
In addition, this app supports digital automobile keys on select cars that let users lock and unlock cars, start the engine, and more. At the moment, the Samsung Wallet app is available in 29 countries only, if you are eligible then you can download the app.
Samsung is releasing the February 2023 update for its Health app via Galaxy Store. The latest update has added new features to the Samsung Health app including Sleep Widget, measure watch buttons, and more.
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You can identify the latest version of the Samsung Health app with version 6.23.0.063 and an updated package size of 100.99 MB. The update is available on Galaxy Store, you can install it now to enjoy new features.
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Samsung Health 6.23.0.063 Update
The February 2023 update of the Samsung Health app brings the sleep widget, you can see that the widget section of the phone now has 2 options – Steps and Sleep. To add Sleep Widget, tap and hold blank space on the home screen >> Widgets >> Scroll down and press Samsung Health >> tap on Sleep >> Click on Add option.
Moreover, the company has renamed the Women’s health option to Cycle tracking.
Through the new update, Samsung has added the measure on the watch button on body composition, heart rate, and more.
Aside from this, the Share has been enhanced on body composition and food with the application of One UI 5.1. To be mentioned, Samsung recently released One UI 5.1 software with the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, which comes with a bunch of new features and more.
It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours/weeks to reach all eligible devices.
Samsung launched its Wallet app in June 2022, which became available in limited markets. Subsequently, the company extended the availability of the Samsung Wallet app and allowed users in other countries to download the app and enjoy its features.
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Recently, Galaxy users in 21 countries can download Wallet from the Play Store as well as the Korean tech giant officially announced that the app would be available in 8 more countries soon, starting at the end of Janaury 2023.
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Before knowing the names of the countries, let us know about the app.
Samsung Wallet
Samsung Wallet app is a combination of Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass apps, which means the comes with features of both apps. It allows users to organize their boarding passes, IDs, payment cards, and digital keys.
It is protected by Samsung’s security platform, Samsung Knox, which includes fingerprint recognition and encryption to ensure that users’ important data is protected.
Samsung Wallet stores particularly sensitive documents in an isolated environment, providing an additional layer of security against potential digital and physical hacking attempts.
In addition, Samsung continues to collaborate with various trusted partners and developers, and the capabilities of Samsung Wallet will continue to grow.
Samsung Wallet App Availability: February 02, 2023
- South Korea
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- The US
- The UK
- Bahrain
- China
- Denmark
- Finland
- Kazakhstan
- Kuwait
- Norway
- Oman
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Vietnam
- UAE
- Australia [Update on the way]
- Brazil [Update on the way]
- Canada [Update on the way]
- Hong Kong [Update on the way]
- India [Available to Download]
- Malaysia [Available to Download ]
- Singapore [Update on the way]
- Taiwan [Update on the way]
If you are eligible, then you can download and install the latest Samsung Wallet from here.
Samsung Wallet app is now available to download for Galaxy device users in India. With this app, the Korean tech giant has provided a great and useful combination of Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass apps.
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Notably, the Samsung Wallet app is currently available in a limited number of countries, of which India is now one of them. Currently, limited Galaxy devices users can download this app and the company will soon make it available for all eligible devices.
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If you are already using the Samsung Pay app, you can check for the update via Galaxy Store >> Menu Options >> Updates. If any update of Samsung Wallet is available then install it.
Also, you can download the Samsung Wallet app in India from Galaxy Store now, the link is given below
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It is worth noting that the company has made this app available for download in India with the update of version 5.1.95. You will have to download around 200 MB package to install the latest Samsung Wallet app.
We recommend you download the Samsung Wallet app instead of any third-party app to enjoy new features in a safe environment.
You can check the Samsung Wallet-supported device list:
Samsung Wallet India: How to open and use | Supported devices