Google has upgraded its mobile payments system , Google Pay , but that will still not solve longstanding issues , according to Chris Anderson . Samsung Pay is already in play, and running like a top. Competition from other online payment apps like Samsung Pay that are already working well may mean Google 's changes will have little impact . Also , Google may need users to be lured away from the established Android - based payment systems for Google Pay to work effectively , he said .
Google has upgraded its mobile payments system , Google Pay , but that will still not solve longstanding issues , according to Chris Anderson . Competition from other online payment apps like Samsung Pay that are already working well may mean Google 's changes will have little impact . Also , Google may need users to be lured away from the established Android - based payment systems for Google Pay to work effectively , he said .