What you should know
- Google is reportedly developing a new feature to simplify the process of adding boarding passes to Google Wallet on Android. The feature is currently in the experimental stage within the Chrome Canary app.
- The new feature, called the Boarding Pass Detector flag, scans open tabs in Chrome Canary to identify boarding pass information. It specifically looks for URLs that match those of airlines listed by Google and checks for boarding pass data, such as QR codes and barcodes.
- Once the boarding pass information is detected, the user is prompted to add the pass to their Google Wallet, potentially streamlining the process and eliminating the need for manual entry or screenshots.
- The Boarding Pass Detector flag is currently inactive and only present in the Canary build of Chrome for Android. The exact timeline for its rollout is unclear, but the presence of the flag suggests that Google is actively working on the feature for a future update.
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Word on the street is, Google’s cooking up a new feature. This one’s all about making it easier to add boarding passes to Google Wallet on Android. It’s still in the experimental stage, though. You’ll find it hiding in the Chrome Canary app.
Now, here’s the interesting bit. This new flag was discovered by AssembleDebug, from the GApps Flags & Leaks community on Telegram. It’s got a pretty cool job: it scans open tabs in Chrome Canary. It’s on the hunt for boarding pass info.
It’s got a keen eye for URLs. The ones that match airlines listed by Google, to be precise. It checks these for boarding pass data, like QR codes and barcodes. It’s a bit like a detective, really.
Once it’s found the boarding pass info, the Boarding Pass Detector flag springs into action. It asks the user if they want to add the pass to their Google Wallet. This could make adding boarding passes to Google Wallet a whole lot easier. No more manual entry or screenshots.
Image Credit: GApps Flags & Leaks. Now, the Boarding Pass Detector flag (#boarding-pass-detector) is currently inactive. It’s only present in the Canary build of Chrome for Android (version 121.0.6145.0). But it’s a sign. A sign that Google is looking for ways to improve boarding pass management in Google Wallet.
This could be a game-changer for frequent travelers. Especially those who often get their boarding passes electronically.
If you’re not in the know, Chrome Canary for Android is a bit of a wild card. It’s an unstable and experimental version of the Chrome browser for Android devices. It’s for the brave souls: developers and early adopters who want to try the latest features and bug fixes before they hit the stable version of Chrome.
But beware. Chrome Canary is updated multiple times per week, and it can be a bit temperamental. It might contain bugs that can cause the browser to crash or behave unexpectedly. It’s not for the faint-hearted or for everyday use.
As for the Boarding Pass Detector’s rollout, it’s all a bit hazy. But the flag’s presence suggests that Google’s actively working on it. So, it might just pop up in a future Chrome for Android update.
