Transform Your Calling Experience!

In a thrilling update that rivals Apple's innovation, Google Phone and Contacts apps are rolling out customizable ‘calling cards’ for users! Beta testers are already getting a first look at these eye-catching features.

Personalize Your Incoming Calls!

Forget mundane profile images! Now, you can set a fullscreen image as the stunning background for your calls. While Apple introduced something similar in iOS 17, Google's version enhances profile pictures rather than just displaying them.

How Do Calling Cards Work?

When this feature becomes widely available, accessing a contact's page will give you the option to create a calling card, enabling you to customize how your friends and family appear during calls with a simple prompt: “Try adding a calling card: Customize how [contact name] appears during calls.” This exciting feature is internally known as ‘patrick’ within the Google Phone app.

Get Creative with Your Calling Card!

The ‘calling card’ feature complements the classic circular photo display. You can choose an image from your Camera, Gallery, or Google Photos, and adjust its position. Plus, the editor allows for customizing font style and color for the contact's name displayed at the top of the incoming call screen.

Vibrant Color Options Await!

With a stunning array of colors available, including Autumn Orange, Blush Pink, Dark Green, and so many more, your preferences are boundless! Unleash your creativity and make your calls fun and personal.

New Gesture Features Coming Soon!

And that’s not all! This feature pairs seamlessly with the upcoming horizontal swipe or single tap gesture for answering calls, bringing a more streamlined and intuitive calling experience.

What’s Next for Google Phone?

Although calling cards are not yet widely rolled out, they are becoming visible to some advanced users following the Google Phone 188 beta update. Meanwhile, the Contacts app has introduced a Material 3 Expressive redesign that enhances user experience. Stay tuned for more updates, including the rebranded ‘Take a Message’ functionality to capture voicemails live!

Join the Revolution!

Don’t miss out on these exciting enhancements that promise to elevate the way you connect. Keep your eyes peeled for these customizable calling cards—your phone conversations will never be the same!