Switching text apps and Google Pay glitch: What You Need to Know
Here’s a quick rundown on two recent tech happenings:
- Verizon Message+ Shutting Down: Verizon’s messaging app, Message+, is retiring in November. You’ll need to switch to Google Messages if you’re a user.
- Google Pay Error: Some Google Pay users are getting confusing emails about adding new cards, even though they haven’t.
Let’s break it down further:
1. Farewell Message+ (November 2024):
- Verizon’s Message+ app is officially shutting down in November. This means you won’t be able to use it to send or receive texts anymore.
- Any messages scheduled after November 7th won’t be sent. You can still access your past message history, though.
- Don’t worry, the transition should be smooth. Google Messages is already pre-installed on most Verizon Android devices and offers a modern texting experience.
2. Google Pay Email Confusion:
- Some Google Pay users have received emails claiming they added new cards, which isn’t true.
- This is a bug that’s causing expired or old payment methods to reappear in your Google Pay account.
- You can check your actual saved cards by visiting wallet.google.com.
- Google is aware of the issue and doesn’t seem to be a security breach.
Overall: It’s time to switch to Google Messages if you’re a Message+ user and ignore the confusing Google Pay emails for now.