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Android 15 beta brings default wallet apps but seemingly breaks NFC

There's a new setting in Android's "Default apps" menu, but it won't do you much good in the first Android 15 beta.

Now, the new Default wallet app setting clearly covers more than just contactless payments, including digital car keys and store loyalty cards. "Wallet apps can store your credit and loyalty cards, car keys, and other things to help with various forms of transactions," the setting's description explains. However, there were a handful of great features and tools added to the Android 15 beta, such as improved app archiving, better security, and new accessibility software.

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