by dbadmin | Feb 20, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Contacts, News
TL;DR With the addition of support for Calling Cards, Google Contacts can now have multiple photos assigned to each person. The app is working on a new UI to emphasize the Calling Card, and downplay the old contact photo. We also see Contacts further preparing for the...
by dbadmin | Feb 6, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Contacts, Google Phone app, Material 3 Expressive, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is addressing user complaints by adding a Calling Cards shortcut to the “Organize” tab in the Google Contacts app. The Google Phone app is receiving further Material 3 Expressive updates, specifically bringing a...
by dbadmin | Jan 30, 2026 | Google, Google Contacts, News
TL;DR A Google Contacts update we previewed in November is now rolling out publicly. The update modernizes the contact sharing interface with Material 3 Expressive elements. These changes seem to be widely available in version 4.71.82.856460119 of Google Contacts. A...
by dbadmin | Nov 26, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Contacts, News
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is expanding its Material 3 Expressive redesign in the Contacts app. It is now experimenting with redesigning the interface for sharing contacts using VCF files. The change, however, also adds “review” screens,...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Apple, Apple iOS, Authority Insights, Google, Google Contacts, Google Phone app, Google Play Services, News
Credit: Apple TL;DR Google is developing an iOS’ NameDrop-like feature for Android, internally referred to as “Gesture Exchange” and “Contact Exchange.” The functionality uses a gesture and is likely driven by NFC to share contact information. Much like they can on...
by dbadmin | Sep 4, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google Contacts, News
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority We spotted Google Contacts code that hints at contact-specific vibration patterns for Pixel phones. Apple and Samsung already allow you to assign specific haptics to your contacts. If it rolls out, the feature would tell you...
