The latest update for the Google Contacts widget brings some exciting new features that enhance your user experience. Here’s a quick guide on how to make the most of these new functionalities:

– To access the new features, long press on any open space on your Android home screen and select Widgets.
– Scroll down to find the Contacts widget and tap on the 2 x 2 individual contact widget.
– Add your desired contact by tapping on the blue + Add button.
– Enable notification access for Contacts by following the prompts that appear.

Once you’ve set up the widget, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

– Receive and respond to notifications from specific apps directly on the contact widget.
– View messages and Smart Reply suggestions conveniently.
– Stay informed about shared locations from Google Maps right on the widget.

Additionally, you can set up personalized reminders for significant dates related to your contacts:

– Access a contact’s full profile by tapping on their widget.
– Navigate to Contact settings and select Reminders.
– Choose a significant date (Birthday, Anniversary, etc.) and set up notifications based on your preferences.

These new features are available in version 4.34 of Google Contacts, now accessible through the Play Store. Upgrade today to take advantage of these enhancements!