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Google Wallet's PIN requirement for tap-to-pay on Wear OS is just a bug
Soon you might need a PIN to tap and pay with Google Wallet on Wear OS.
Paying with your Wear OS watch with Google Wallet might get annoying soon, as the app might start asking for a PIN before you can use the speedy payment feature. Some users on Reddit are reporting about Google Wallet making them enter a PIN every single time they try to pay with their watch (via 9to5Google). Wear OS smartwatches already make you set up a PIN for Google Wallet security, so this new pop-up for every tap seems like a bit much, especially on those tiny screens.
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