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Samsung app listing points to contactless payment features on the upcoming Galaxy Fit 4

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Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Fit 4 may gain support for contactless transactions after a listing for the Galaxy Fit 4 Manager app surfaced on the Galaxy Store. The app page revealed a dedicated Wallet setting alongside fresh watch faces, pointing to the potential arrival of near-field communication technology on the fitness band line. [1][2]

The addition of tap-to-pay functionality remains unconfirmed, however, as the device's earlier filing with the Federal Communications Commission omitted any mention of NFC connectivity. Beyond payment options and stress-tracking tools, the store listing featured a battery life estimate showing slightly over four days, though Android Authority notes that figure is probably temporary placeholder data. [2]

Adding digital wallet support would help Samsung challenge rival fitness trackers from Garmin, Google's Fitbit Charge series, and Xiaomi's smart band lineup, all of which offer contactless payments in a revitalized wearable market. [1][2]

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