Google Makes It Easier To Delete Accounts From Contact Apps

Google Contacts 4.35, a new option to use Google Contacts without an account (photo: x @Gadinsider)

Google is developing a new feature for its Contact app that will make it easier for users to delete related Google accounts. In addition, the company is also testing changes to the user interface (UI) on the contact page to make some settings more accessible.

Based on the results of the APK code analysis, which helps predict features that may be introduced in the future, this feature is expected to be publicly available soon. However, keep in mind that not all the features predicted will actually be released.

In the latest version of Google Contacts 4.35, a new option to use Google Contacts without an account will be available in the settings menu of the account, which can be accessed by tapping the profile image in the top right corner of the screen. When selected, the user will be given the option to disable contact synchronization and remove the contact that has been synchronized from the device.

The contact that has been synchronized will still be available on a previously connected Google account, and users can return it to the device by adding the account back to the app.

While users can now achieve the same result by disabling Google Contacts synchronization through Google account settings, the process is not this easy and does not decide on a Google account from the Contact app. This new toggle is expected to make the process simpler for users who want to use the Contacts app without synchronizing contacts from their Google account.

In addition, UI changes that are being developed for the contact page aim to make it easier for users to move some options such as sharing contacts, adding them to the home screen, removing them, and transferring them to other accounts to the bottom of the contact page. This change is expected to improve the user's experience by making the often used settings easier to access.

These changes are part of Google's efforts to continue to improve functionality and ease of use of its Contact app, which is crucial for users to manage and interact with their contacts efficiently.