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...
by dbadmin | Aug 29, 2025 | Google, Google Contacts, Google Phone app, News
Credit: AssembleDebug / Android Authority • Google’s “Calling Cards” feature is now widely rolling out in v188 of the Phone app, allowing Android users to personalize incoming/outgoing call screens with full-screen photos and styling options. Calling Cards differs...
by dbadmin | Aug 16, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Contacts, Google Phone app
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority In late July, Android Authority reported that Google was working on a new “Calling Cards” feature for its Contacts app. Yesterday, it began rolling out widely for everyone to use. When you receive a call on your Android phone,...
