Contacts tab Archives

AppWizard

October 9, 2026

WhatsApp Spotted Testing New Contacts Tab on Android

WhatsApp is testing a dedicated Contacts tab in its Android application, currently available in the beta version. This tab is integrated into the navigation bar and allows users direct access to their contact list, featuring a green dot indicator for online users. The new section includes birthday reminders with notifications and emojis, a search bar for locating contacts by name, phone number, or username, and sorting options for organizing the contact list by activity or alphabetically. Users who have disabled their "last seen/online" status will not appear as active.

AppWizard

October 9, 2026

WhatsApp is creating a new Contacts tab in its app

WhatsApp is rolling out a dedicated Contacts tab in its Android app, currently in beta testing. The tab features a streamlined view of contacts, indicating online status with a green dot. It includes birthday reminders with notifications, an option to invite new users, a search bar for locating contacts, and sorting options by online activity or alphabetically. Contacts who have disabled their last seen status will not appear as online.

AppWizard

September 29, 2026

Google’s Phone app begins reverting one of its most controversial changes

The Phone by Google app is reintroducing the Contacts tab to the bottom navigation bar, which had been absent since last year. This update is currently available only to beta users, with reports of the feature's return on platforms like GApps and Leaks Telegram. The latest beta version (240.0.98) on a Pixel 9 has shown this feature, while previously, the Contacts tab was moved to a sidebar. Some users have not yet seen the reappearance of the Contacts tab, indicating a gradual rollout. In the current stable version, users only see two tabs at the bottom, with the Contacts option accessible via a sidebar menu. The timeline for a wider release of the update remains uncertain.

AppWizard

September 25, 2026

Google could undo one of the most annoying recent changes to the Phone app

Google is revisiting user interface changes to its Phone app based on user feedback, particularly regarding the placement of the Contacts tab. In the latest beta version (v240.0.986973448), the Contacts tab is being reintegrated into the navigation bar between the Home and Keypad tabs, replacing its previous position in a sidebar. This change aims to provide quicker access to saved contacts. The new interface has been activated on test devices, but the timeline for public rollout is uncertain. An APK teardown can provide insights into potential future features, though not all predicted features may reach the final public version.