Android adds custom caller ID cards, new location sharing features
Mashable • • general
Key Points:
- Google has introduced custom Calling Cards for Android 11+ and Wear OS devices, allowing users to display a personalized photo, font, and color on incoming calls when both parties use the Phone by Google app.
- Users can choose to show their Calling Card only to contacts, enhancing privacy and control over who sees their caller ID customization.
- Unlike iPhone's feature, Android Calling Cards do not support avatars or emojis but allow photos from the gallery, offering flexibility in personalization.
- Google updated its Find Hub location tracking network to enable real-time location sharing directly via Google Messages, with options to set automatic stop times for privacy.
- Find Hub now supports sharing tracked item locations with partnered airlines, including China Airlines, Air India, and
