Android 16 It has not yet been officially launched, but the betas of the new version of the operating system are already showing some of the most important features that will come to users soon. The last function, in fact, copy one of the best functions of the iPhone; One that also has been available for years. AND You will not stop using it.
As has revealed 9to5googlea portal specialized in news and novelties on the Mountain View company, the last Beta of Android 16 incorporates an adjustment that allows users to choose which application to open when making a double touch in the ignition button. Specifically, Android 16 will offer two options: on the one hand, open the camera. On the other – and this is the novelty -, Open the Google Wallet application.
The possibility of pressing double touch to open the portfolio app, we reiterate, It has been available for years in iOSand is especially useful. Mainly, because it allows payments in a faster and more precise way, especially for those users who have several associated cards in the Google Wallet application. It is also very practical to access shipping cards quickly.
Until now, those with an Android mobile and a wallet associated card, simply had to bring the smartphone to the card reader and wait for it to be activated. However, in many cases, this did not work properly, which forced the smartphone to unlock and open the portfolio app.
Thus you can open the Wallet app on Android 16
The function is available in the last beta of Android 16, although apparently it is also shown in the most recent beta of Android 15. yes, arrives deactivated by defaultso it will be necessary to activate it manually through the adjustments, in the section, “gestures”, and select in one of the two options, because by default, by clicking twice on the ignition button, it will activate the camera.
Of course, it is important to keep in mind that It is likely that this function is not available on all smartphones. Yes it will be in those who have Android Stock – that is, without customization layer – such as the Google Pixel or the Motorola smartphones. Other terminals, such as Samsung mobiles, could incorporate other additional functions in the ignition button, such as running the wizard.
