Google Wallet now tracks packages using Gmail receipts

Google has introduced a new package tracking feature in Google Wallet that automatically detects shipping information from users' Gmail inboxes and displays parcel updates directly within the app.

As per GSM Arena, the feature is being tested by the tech giant in US.

The feature works by scanning Gmail for digital receipts and tracking numbers, then using that information to provide package tracking inside the Google Wallet interface.

Packages that are due to arrive soon appear on the Wallet home screen alongside users' payment methods, offering quick access to delivery updates.

As per GSM Arena, users can also open the package entry to view more detailed tracking information. Once a package has been delivered, it can be dismissed manually, while the system is also expected to remove delivered packages automatically over time.

Google notes that enabling package tracking in Wallet does not alter or interfere with package-related emails stored in Gmail.

The integration is not entirely new in concept. Google has previously experimented with package tracking through its now-retired Google Now service, which later evolved into the Google Discover feed.

The latest implementation brings the functionality directly into Google Wallet, making shipment updates accessible alongside digital payments.

There are, however, a few limitations. The feature is currently available only in the United States.

Google says it supports most major retailers and their email formats, although compatibility is not expected to extend to every smaller retailer or online store.

To use the feature, users must also enable "Google Workspace smart features" in Gmail settings. Without this setting turned on, package tracking in Google Wallet will not function.

The new addition expands Google Wallet's utility beyond payments by integrating parcel tracking into the app, offering users a more centralized way to monitor upcoming deliveries. (ANI)