Google is once again tweaking the UI of its native Contacts app, this time focusing on the top search bar. In line with the spring-cleaning spirit, Google is working on a minor redesign that moves the account switcher and “add contact” button to the side, giving the app a more streamlined look reminiscent of the Play Store.

This change is still in the experimental phase and is currently hidden behind flags that require rooted Android access to enable. The discovery was made by AssembleDebug from TheSpAndroid, who has been uncovering various UI tweaks in recent weeks. It’s worth noting that Google often experiments with different designs simultaneously, so this particular change may or may not make it to the final version.

While Contacts may not be an app users frequently open standalone, it serves as a repository for their contacts accessed through other apps. The question arises whether this redesign hints at a larger overhaul of the Contacts app or if it’s in preparation for new features on the horizon.

With Google I/O just around the corner, where upcoming Android features are typically announced, speculation arises about what Google has planned for Contacts. Could there be exciting new features in development that require these UI adjustments? Stay tuned as we await further updates from Google in the coming weeks.