Last year, Google released a home screen widget for favorite contacts that allowed users to display up to seven contacts . However, it looks like Google is ready to lift that limitation.
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A recent report suggests that Google is making some changes to its contacts app, specifically removing the limit on the favorite contacts home screen widget. Code discovered in version 4.40.48.672619802 of the Google Contacts app suggests that users will soon have the option to add more than seven favorite contacts to the widget.
In his testing, tipster Assemble Debug found a way to add 16 favorite contacts to the home screen widget. He believes you may be able to add even more, as the widget now has a scrolling feature, allowing you to swipe up and down to see additional contacts.
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If scrolling isn't your thing, you can resize the widget to cover almost the entire home screen, a feature that was actually available from the beginning.
Additionally, once this feature is officially released for all Google users, the widget will not only display avatars but will also display contact names, making it easier to identify your favorites at a glance.
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Overall, this update feels like it should have been part of the original design, so it's great to see Google pushing the boundaries and adding names along with avatars. This will greatly facilitate the builder experience.
Source: phonearena
