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Google Wallet will soon no longer let you pay with your PayPal account in the US. On a help center page spotted by Android Authority, Google says it will stop supporting the payment method and automatically delete linked PayPal accounts on June 13th, 2025.

The company has also stopped letting users link PayPal accounts to Wallet as of April 11th. Now, users who previously relied on PayPal to quickly connect their payment methods with Google Wallet will have to manually add a credit card, debit card, or bank information if they want to keep using the app.

Google notes that it will still accept PayPal-branded debit cards. “To deliver smart, flexible, and more rewarding ways to pay, PayPal constantly improves their offerings,” Google writes in a FAQ, while referring users to an email sent by PayPal.

The Verge reached out to PayPal with a request for more information but didn’t immediately hear back.

If you use a linked PayPal account for recurring payments, Google says you’ll need to change your payment method on the merchant’s website to keep using the service. Google Wallet will also no longer display your PayPal transaction history, which you’ll now have to view on PayPal’s website or app. Google Wallet’s PayPal integration will still work for users in Germany.

PayPal first rolled out support for Google Wallet — then called Android Pay — in 2017. Its rival digital wallet also continues to evolve, with the PayPal app adding tap-to-pay on iPhones in Germany and rolling out a way for groups to pool money.

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Sharp has introduced the Aquos R10, a new mid-range smartphone featuring a flat display, frame and back panel. The circular camera module barely sticks out from the 0.35-inch chassis, while the phone weighs 6.9 oz. Moreover, this mid-range device is IP68 certified for water resistance, and its MIL-STD-810G certification means that it’s protected against drop damage.

Interestingly, Sharp opted for the durable Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the back, but the display is only covered by the more price-conscious Gorilla Glass 5. The 6.5-inch display utilizes Sharp's proprietary Pro IGZO OLED panel with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, a full-screen brightness of 1,500 nits and a peak HDR brightness of 3,000 nits. The refresh rate automatically adjusts between 1Hz and 240Hz, making the display faster than most other flagship panels. The fingerprint sensor is integrated into the power button on the right side of the phone.

Sharp further offers a 50MP f/2.2 selfie camera, a 50MP f/1.9 main camera with a 1/1.55-inch sensor and a 50MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera. Notably, these cameras were developed in collaboration with Leica, as the main camera sports a Leica Hektor lens and a spectral sensor to capture accurate colors. Additionally, videos can be recorded in Dolby Vision HDR.

Furthermore, the mid-range Sharp smartphone is powered by the fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, which is paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage. The latter can be expanded via a microSD card. The 5,000mAh battery supports USB-C fast charging with up to 36 watts, and the Sharp Aquos R10 ships with Android 15. Three major Android updates and five years of security patches are promised.

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