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Google Phone app restores Contacts tab to bottom bar navigation
Key points
- Contacts tab returns to Google Phone app's bottom bar.
- Previously, the tab was moved to the navigation drawer.
- The change is rolling out in Phone by Google beta (version 240+).
- Other access points for contacts remain available.
Contacts Tab Reinstated
The Google Phone application is bringing back the Contacts tab to its primary bottom navigation bar. This tab will now be located between the Home and Keypad sections, making it directly accessible to users.
Reversal of Previous Design
Last year's Material 3 Expressive redesign of the Phone app had removed the Contacts tab from the bottom bar. It was relocated to the navigation drawer, with an additional access point through the Favorites carousel at the top of the main feed. The current update reverses this specific change to the bottom navigation.
Availability and Impact
This reintroduction of the Contacts tab is currently rolling out to users of the Phone by Google beta, specifically version 240 and above. It is not yet broadly available. The decision to restore the tab suggests that direct access to contacts via the dialer application is a frequently used feature for many users.
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Reporting from
The Google Phone app is reintroducing the Contacts tab to its bottom navigation bar, placing it between Home and Keypad. This change reverts a previous Material 3 Expressive redesign that moved Contacts to the navigation drawer, indicating user preference for direct access.