Google unveiled a new, cleaner version of its contacts Tuesday in response to user feedback.
“Contacts now works more like the rest of Gmail, so if you know how to use Gmail, now you should automatically feel comfortable in Contacts, too,” the Gmail blog stated.
Among the new features:
- Keyboard shortcuts (go to Contacts and tap “?” for the complete list)
- Sort by last name (go to “More actions”)
- Custom labels for phone numbers
- Ability to undo changes
- Automatic savings
- Structured name fields, so you can adjust titles, suffixes and other name components
- More prominent notes field
The technology giant also tweaked its Gmail layout to make it easier to access Contacts and Tasks. They are now in the top left corner of the account. If you would prefer not to see Contacts and Tasks, simply click near the right edge of “Mail.”
What do you think of the of the changes? Were they a good idea?
