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Pixel Watch support for Google’s fantastic Calling Cards could be just around the corner

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Why This Matters

The upcoming support for Calling Cards on Pixel Watch 2 and newer models signifies Google's commitment to enhancing personalization and user experience on Wear OS devices. This feature, once available, will allow users to customize their incoming call screens, making interactions more engaging and visually appealing, aligning with trends in personalized tech experiences for consumers.

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TL;DR Google has updated its support page for creating a Calling Card, adding a section for compatible Wear OS devices.

It appears the feature is only available for the Pixel Watch 2 and higher.

This update could suggest that Calling Cards on Wear OS is close to rolling out.

When Calling Card was first introduced on Android, there were two main complaints. One of these complaints was that the user could not create their own custom Calling Card. Google has fixed that oversight with the March Pixel Drop. The other complaint was that the feature was not supported on Wear OS, but you may not have to wait much longer for support to arrive.

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If you’re unfamiliar with Calling Card, it’s a feature that’s very similar to Apple’s Contact Posters. It lets you personalize the calling screen with full-screen images. So when you receive a call from a friend or family member, you’re greeted by something more visually interesting than the generic incoming call screen.

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Google has updated the support page for Calling Card with a new section for Wear OS devices. The section only mentions Pixel Watches, suggesting that support may only be available for Google’s devices.

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