- Google is working to bring Calling Cards support to Wear OS, enabling personalized, full-screen call backgrounds on smartwatches.
- Evidence found in the latest Google Phone beta suggests that Calling Card metadata and images will soon sync from Android phones to paired Wear OS smartwatches.
- While the full-screen image is expected to sync, the current code indicates that custom font styles and colors may not sync. However, the final implementation could differ.
Calling Cards on Android took inspiration from iOS’ Contact Posters, though there are some significant differences. For one, users currently cannot set their own Calling Cards, though Google is working to solve this big complaint. Another oversight is that Calling Cards are not supported on Wear OS, so users get the standard Wear OS call screen even if they have set up Calling Cards on their phone. We’ve now spotted clues that indicate Google is working to bring Calling Cards support to Wear OS.
Calling Cards can be used to personalize calling screens with a full-screen image. When you receive a call from people whose Calling Cards you’ve set up, you’re greeted with a visually immersive, customized screen rather than a generic, bland incoming call screen.