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True. This is an issue in America specifically. Where there is a Google Apple duopoly on tap-to-pay tech. Can be worked around though with smart watches like Garmin watch with Garmin Pay. In many other regions there are alternatives like Curve Pay or tap-to-pay functionalities in banking apps

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Google Pay also works with a Pixel watch connected to a GrapheneOS phone, FWIW.

Oh is that right? That's cool. That might be enough to give Graphene another go, especially since Android Car is supported now. Thank you.

Yeah, technically your phone isn't even involved. The watch manages all the cryptographic keys independently and you can add cards through the Google Wallet app or website.

Also Garmin watches if you'd prefer wearing something with battery lasting weeks, not hours ;)

That's what I use. The Garmin O/S UX is a bit ass, but usable and I never need to carry money if I am going on a run.

"a bit ass" is a charitable way to put it, but same here, it's dependable, dead stable, good enough as a backup map.

It's not that bad, my battery lasts around 36 hours. I take it off when I go to shower and by the time I remember to put it back on (~30min) it's usually back to 90%+.

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