Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has recently upgraded its Google Contacts platform by introducing a notification feature to complement the existing birthday reminder functionality.
Users can now receive notifications for any “Significant date” added to their contacts via the overflow menu or by scrolling down to the bottom. Additionally, users have the flexibility to create new reminders for birthdays, anniversaries, and custom labels, with reminder options available 2 days, 7 days, and 2 weeks in advance.
This latest addition to Google Contacts is anticipated to provide an improved experience for Android users.
Alphabet’s Growing Focus on Google Contacts
This move aligns with Alphabet’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its Google Contacts application through continuous updates and improvements.
In addition to the notification feature, Alphabet recently introduced an Individual Contact Android widget for Google Contacts. The widget offers various configurations, including a profile image, calling and messaging shortcuts, and contact names.
Furthermore, the company incorporated local time and weather information for entries with addresses on Google Contacts, displaying city, current time, temperature, and conditions visually and textually.
A tablet redesign for Google Contacts was also unveiled, featuring a navigation rail and a dual-column UI with contacts listed on the left and details on the right.
In Conclusion
These efforts are expected to strengthen Alphabet’s Android offerings, consequently boosting its Google Services segment, which contributes significantly to total revenues.
In the third quarter of 2023, Google Services’ revenues increased by 10.8% year over year, reaching $67.99 billion, representing 88.6% of total revenues.
Projections for fourth-quarter 2023 Google Services revenues stand at $72.79 billion, indicating a 7.3% growth from 2022.
The strength in this segment is likely to positively impact Alphabet’s overall financial performance, instilling confidence among investors. The model estimates fourth-quarter 2023 total revenues at $81.95 billion, reflecting a 7.8% year-over-year growth.
Alphabet’s year-to-date stock performance has seen a 57.1% increase, surpassing the industry’s rise of 56.4%.
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Author Stephanie Bédard-Châteauneuf 
