Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority
TL;DR Google is expanding its Material 3 Expressive redesign in the Contacts app.
It is now experimenting with redesigning the interface for sharing contacts using VCF files.
The change, however, also adds “review” screens, increasing the number of steps in the sharing process.
Google Phone and Contacts apps have already received a Material 3 Expressive treatment for their main UI elements. And now, Google appears to be cleaning up finer areas, adding the Expressive design to another small section of the Contacts app.
Google is now testing a reformed interface for sharing contact files in VCF format. We’ve spotted this test as part of the version 4.69.26.834551863 of Google Contacts.
With this change, Google can now be seen experimenting with Material 3 Expressive elements specifically for the contact share interface. After the change, when you choose to share a specific contact, a new interface will appear. You would still be asked to select the information to be shared in the .vcf file, but the UI would use more well-defined containers for each detail, in line with the Expressive design guidelines. Checking a box would also change the background color behind each of these containers to indicate its selection.
Existing UI Upcoming UI (sharing) Upcoming UI (selection) Upcoming UI (review)
In addition to this new UI, the change adds a review screen where you can perform a final check before sending the file. This added step, though useful for ensuring you’ve included only the necessary details, may also delay the process.
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