Contacts are very important. Once mobile phones have become a fundamental part of the daily life of users, having located acquaintances or people with whom work is done is essential. As well, gmail It is the development where most of the Android contacts are integrated and the specific application is going to be redesigned.
The announcement is totally official and it was Google itself who announced it. And, the truth is that it is everything a success since the specific section that exists in Gmail (in its web version, which is the one we are talking about) needed a “facelift” since its appearance is very old and has no appeal whatsoever. And therefore the known is good news.
Design with cards and images
Curiously, and as you can see in the images that we leave in this article, the new redesign has much of what exists in Android in versions such as Lollipop or KitKat. We say this by the existence of information cards (in the purest Google Now style) and, in addition, the existence of identifying images that are displayed on the main screen on the one hand does not stop reminding the specific application of the operating system of the of Mountain View and, in addition, they are tools. That is, contacts in Gmail earn a lot.
Another example of the use of options that exist in Android contacts is the appearance of a tool to find duplicates (Find duplicates) and, in this way, to be able to correct what happens -either due to the existence of additional information or, simply, due to the inclusion of a contact for the second time-. The fact is that this problem can be corrected in the Gmail Contacts section itself, something that enhances its use.
Customizable cards and full-screen photo
Google is working on customizable contact cards that when someone calls you, they show a full screen photo and allow you to customize the name with different styles and colors. Personalization is managed from the Contacts app and also from the call interface when active, and syncs with your account to appear on all devices. The feature is being rolled out gradually, with server-side activation for a limited group, and is similar to the experience available on other mobile platforms.
More Information
Managing information in Gmail contacts is now easier, since the use of individualized cards allows access to it more intuitive and faster, so it costs less to keep everything up to date. But, in addition, more available information is added and, for example, now you can see the last mail received and sent and, also, if there have been meetings recently.
Editing and deleting from your mobile
On Android, the app Contacts displays your Google calendar and allows you to edit any record by pressing the pencil icon. After the changes, save with “Save”. To delete, open the contact, tap the three point menu and choose “Delete”. The information goes to the trash for 30 days, which can be recovered from “Edit and Manage > Trash.” On iPhone, you can manage your address book from the Google Contacts website or through the Apple Contacts app with your Google account configured.
Sync: How it works and recent changes
La synchronization keeps your address book up to date across devices with the same account. A recent change means that if you disable Google Contacts sync, contacts be removed from the device (they are still in the cloud). To recover them, go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts > Your Google Account > Account Sync > Contacts and activate the slider. This behavior helps to maintain separate lists on different computers, although it is advisable to avoid deactivating it by mistake and to make regular backups.
Faster contact creation
The contact registration interface has been simplified to prioritize the essentials: name, surname, company and telephone numberThe remaining fields are accessible via quick access: add email, important date (like birthdays), location y labelAdditionally, an "Add Fields" button displays all available options. This minimalist view speeds up registration without losing advanced features.
Google's Phone app adapts to Material 3
The Phone app adopts language Material 3 Expressive, with circular avatars more visible and a reduced bottom navigation to Home, Keyboard, and VoicemailThe call log is presented in a chronological list clear, a is integrated favorites bar shortcut and adds a horizontal gesture to answer or reject more accurately. These improvements, which are coming first to beta testers, strengthen consistency across Phone, Contacts, and Gmail.
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Source: Google.
With this set of changes, Google Contacts gains visual clarity, options for useful customization, tools of maintenance such as duplicate detection and more conscious synchronization, all aimed at making your calendar more powerful and easier to manage.