New enhancements for merchant initiated transactions with the Google Pay API

Google has introduced enhancements to the Google Pay API to provide developers with greater flexibility and control over merchant-initiated transactions (MIT). The update includes new objects within the PaymentDataRequest to specifically handle recurring subscriptions, deferred payments like hotel bookings, and automatic account reloads. By allowing merchants to clearly define future payment terms, these changes improve transparency for users and help reduce transaction declines through better token management. Developers can now implement these features to create more seamless and secure long-term payment experiences.

Now in beta: Download client-side encrypted Google Slides

We are pleased to share that export capabilities are now available for client-side encrypted (CSE) Slides files. Beta users can "Download and decrypt" CSE Slides files and export their Slides as PowerPoint files, facilitating seamless interoperability between platforms. This launch includes high-quality conversions of core elements—such as text, styling, tables, images, and comments—from Slides to Microsoft PowerPoint format.

Getting started

  • Admins: This feature is ON by default for customers who have registered for the CSE Interop beta program. CSE customers can sign up for the beta program at any time to access the feature.
  • End users: This feature is ON for users in domains that have registered for the CSE Interop beta program.

Rollout pace

Availability

  • Enterprise: Enterprise Plus
  • Education: Education Standard and Plus
  • Other Editions: Frontline Plus

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