Google is making some changes to its contacts app, specifically to the favorite contacts home screen widget. The widget, which currently allows users to see up to seven top-starred contacts on their home screen, is getting an update that will remove this limitation. This means that users will soon be able to add more than seven favorite contacts to the widget.
In a recent APK teardown, it was discovered that Google is working on this new capability for the contacts widget. The tweak will also include a feature where the widget will display contact names instead of just profile avatars. This change is a welcome one and should have been included from the start.
During testing, it was found that users can now add up to 16 contacts to the widget from their favorites list. This is made possible by a new scroller that allows users to swipe up and down to view more contacts. Additionally, users will have the option to resize the widget to take up more space on the home screen if needed.
The updated widget is currently available in version 4.40.48.672619802 of the Google Contacts app, but it is expected to roll out to all users soon. The new design and functionality of the widget can be seen in the video provided in the original article.
Overall, these changes to the Google Contacts home screen widget are a step in the right direction, providing users with more flexibility and customization options. It is always exciting to see technology companies like Google listening to user feedback and making improvements to their products based on that feedback.