The new Google Contacts update is here and it's all about you (literally)

Google is busy setting the stage for the Pixel 11 rollout next month, but that doesn't mean their Android project is getting neglected.

In fact, one could argue that the upcoming Pixel 11 models won't be getting that much new hardware (sadly, price hikes are expected), but Google's apps keep getting better and better.

We recently told you how both Google Messages and Google Calendar got enhanced and now, it's Google Contacts' turn to brag.

A new section

Google is rolling out a new "Your info" section in the Google Contacts app. Instead of hiding your own contact card deep inside the settings menu, the feature places it right at the top of your contacts list, making it much easier to access.

This clever hub lets you store your personal details, including your name, phone number, email address and profile photo. Google is also tightening the integration with your Google account, automatically filling in some of that information.

However, if you wish to alter things, you're free to do so: the new "Your info" hub allows you to edit your entries if you prefer using different contact details.

It's about Tap to Share

On its own, moving your contact card to the top of the app may not sound like a major change. However, it's laying the groundwork for a feature Google has been developing for months: Tap to Share.

The upcoming tool is Android's answer to Apple's AirDrop for sharing contact information. Instead of opening a messaging app, creating a QR code or typing out your phone number (so 2025!), you'll simply hold two compatible Android phones close together and tap to exchange contact details, like making a contactless payment.

Getting things done quickly

So, imagine meeting someone at a conference. You need to exchange numbers between business meetings – quickly sharing your details with a new customer is essential. Rather than spelling out an email address or waiting for someone to type your number correctly, the exchange should take just a second.

Of course, sharing contact information on Android has never been difficult. Users could already send a contact card through Google Contacts, Messages, Bluetooth, Nearby Share or even by showing a QR code.

But the difference here is convenience rather than capability. Those methods usually require opening menus, selecting a contact and choosing a sharing option. Tap to Share aims to remove most of those steps, making the process feel almost effortless.

So, be on the lookout for the Tap to Share feature, as its arrival on "Your info" appears to be getting closer. Now the only thing that remains to be done is to find someone to share your information with.

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