Google is constantly working to improve its applications for users, and the Contacts app is a perfect example of this. The Highlights tab has recently received an update with a new "For You" section. It shows cards with upcoming birthdays of saved contacts, with quick action buttons to call or text them.
A Centralized Hub for Contact Information: The New "For You" Tab in Google Contacts
According to the story by Giz China, the update also saves users time by eliminating the need to look up birthdays in other apps. This will make users' lives easier and more organized with one centralized hub for all their contact information.
In recent years, Google has been putting immense effort into improving its applications. This is no more evident than in its Contacts app, which has received several updates. The updates ensure smooth performance and improved features and try to make the app a one-stop solution for managing the users' contacts.
One such recent update is the new "For You" section, as explained in an article by 9to5Google. The For You tab brings in features that allow quick action buttons to call the users' contacts and view the birthdays of their saved contacts that are coming up in the next few days.
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They are listed with easy-to-use buttons allowing users to wish them a happy birthday. It's worth noting that they need to save their contacts' birthdays in the app to see them in the Highlights tab.
Interestingly, users cannot set birthday reminders for their contacts on Google Calendar. Nevertheless, the Contacts app makes it easier to keep track of the users' contacts' birthdays, allowing them to wish them happy birthdays even if they forget.
Also, if there is an overlap in the features with Google Assistant, it can still be a welcome addition. If users want to try out the new feature, they can visit the Play Store on their device to check for any updates for the Contacts app.
Checking the Play Store for the Contacts App Update
There are other ways to check for the update, which the user can easily search for online. With its improved features, the Contacts app is further proving that Google is committed to making its widgets and apps better all the time.
However, the update is still rolling out across different regions, so it's possible that users won't be able to find it yet. To ensure they can access the new feature, go to the Play Store and ensure the Contacts app has been updated, as noted in an article by Android Police.
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Using the Latest Features of the Google Contacts App
If it hasn't been updated, users can click the "Update" button to get the latest version. Google is making great strides to make our lives easier and more organized, and the recent update to the Contacts app is no exception.
By adding useful features such as an upcoming birthdays section, Google ensures that users can access all their contact information in one place. As it continues to roll out to various regions, ensure users can access this feature by updating the app.
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