• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Science
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Tech
Recent Activity

New “Recent Activity” Card Displays Messages & Calls in a Single View

August 19, 2025
Top 5 Android Accessibility Features for All Users

Top 5 Android Accessibility Features for All Users

August 30, 2025
Google TV Box with Multiple Ports

Acer Unveils Google TV Box with Multiple Ports

August 30, 2025
Fox Channels Will Remain Available

YouTube TV Confirms Fox Channels Will Remain Available

August 29, 2025
Gboard Update with Suggestions Got Turned into Pills

Gboard Update with Suggestions Got Turned into Pills

August 29, 2025
Custom Calling Cards

Google Android Phones Grouping Custom Calling Cards

August 28, 2025
Auto-Open Feature

Google Play Store Introduces Auto-Open Feature for Newly Installed Apps

August 28, 2025
Material 3 Redesign for the Chat Screen

Google Messages Gets an Expressive Material 3 Redesign for the Chat Screen

August 28, 2025
Android Backup Settings

Google Simplifies Android Backup Settings with New Design

August 27, 2025
August 2025 Google System Updates

August 2025 Google System Updates on Android

August 28, 2025
Google Photos Viewer Redesign

Google Photos Viewer Redesign Rolls Out on Android

August 26, 2025
QR Code Key Verification

Google Messages Beta Adds QR Code Key Verification for Secure RCS Chats

August 29, 2025
Google Material 3 expressive redesigns

What are the Google Material 3 expressive redesigns being released?

August 25, 2025
FuchsiaWire
  • Fuchsia OS
  • Android
    • Samsung
    • Android 13
    • Android 14
    • Auto
    • OnePlus
    • Oppo
    • Wear OS
  • Nest
    • Nest Audio
    • Nest Cam
    • Nest Doorbell
    • Nest Hub
    • Nest Hub Max
    • Nest Mini
    • Nest Thermostats
  • Chrome
    • Google Chrome
    • ChromeOS
  • TV
    • Google TV
    • Android TV
    • Chromecast
  • Workspace
    • Gmail
    • Google Calender
    • Google Chat
    • Google Docs
    • Google Drive
    • Google Keep
    • Google Meet
  • Pixel
    • Pixel 7
    • Pixel 7 Pro
    • Pixel 8 pro
    • Pixel Buds Pro
    • Pixel watch
    • Pixel watch 2
  • YouTube
    • YouTube
    • YouTube Music
    • YouTube TV
  • Reviews
  • Exclusives
No Result
View All Result
FuchsiaWire
No Result
View All Result
Home Blog

New “Recent Activity” Card Displays Messages & Calls in a Single View

by Salman Hafeez
August 19, 2025
in Blog
0
Recent Activity
491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Google has rolled out a genuinely helpful update to its Contacts app. It introduces a new feature called the Google Contacts Recent Activity Card. This smart addition brings your most recent calls and messages together in one place, right on a contact’s detail page.

Sound familiar? That’s because the feature borrows clear inspiration from the Pixel-only VIPs widget, but on a larger canvas. Let’s take a closer look at how it works, what you’ll need to use it.

Table of Contents

Toggle
  • What is the “Recent Activity” Card, exactly?
    • A Pixel-Style Touch for Every Person
    • Who Gets It, and What You Need 
    • Why It’s Useful
    • How to Use It
    • What could This Mean for the Future?
    • Conclusion

What is the “Recent Activity” Card, exactly?

Recent Activity

The new card resides on individual contact pages within the Google Contacts app. It presents your most recent calls–answered and missed–and SMS messages you’ve been swapping with that contact.

It appears just below the contact’s core info and presents a scrollable, at-a-glance call and message history. This smart feature spares you the inconvenience of jumping between the Phone and Messages apps, letting you view all recent interactions in one unified place.

A Pixel-Style Touch for Every Person

Pixel users might recognize this idea from the VIPs widget. It offers a dynamic home screen view of communication history with your favorite people. That widget even integrates WhatsApp messages, birthdays, and location-sharing.

Whereas the “Recent Activity” card doesn’t quite extend that far—it’s less dynamic. Google is putting this timeline-esque experience in front of a broader swath of Android users.

Who Gets It, and What You Need 

To give the feature a spin, ensure that your device is running Google Contacts v4.58 or later. 

To include your messages next to calls, do not forget to grant the Contacts app SMS permissions. If not, the card will show your call history only.

Why It’s Useful

It’s an easy thing to forget about a small feature like this. However, the “Recent Activity” card brings a sense of everyday convenience.

It eliminates the friction of jumping between separate apps just to reconstruct your previous conversation.

It also provides the most recent time you spoke to an individual or how often you’ve remained in touch. This is beneficial in managing both your workplace as well as personal relationships.

And perhaps most important, it makes using your phone as an all-around device appear more intentional and integral.

How to Use It

To begin is easy: 

Get a fresh version through the Play Store.

Open any contact from your list.

Scroll down to locate the “Recent Activity” section.

Access SMS permission.

What could This Mean for the Future?

It can be an indication of something larger, as Google could be aiming for an all-in-one communication hub in Android. We could potentially end up seeing this card include third-party messaging applications.

There’s also potential for deeper insights, such as tracking call duration, frequency, or even contextual reminders based on communication habits. If Google pulls this off, however, it can revolutionize the manner in which contact-based interactions are performed on Android.

Conclusion

The “Recent Activity” card may not revolutionize the way you use your phone in a single night. However, it is a clever, considered upgrade. It reduces the digital clutter and puts your communication history in clearer focus—all in the comforting Contacts app. 

It’s also an indicator that Google is transitioning away from closed-off apps to an open, people-centric experience. This is where the person you are communicating with is important, not the app you are communicating on.

Share196Tweet123
Salman Hafeez

Salman Hafeez

Salman Hafeez is a seasoned tech writer with over five years of experience covering emerging technologies, smart devices, software updates, and digital trends. His work has appeared on multiple industry platforms, where he breaks down complex topics into clear, engaging insights. Salman’s passion lies in helping readers stay informed and empowered in an ever-evolving tech landscape

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
What June 2025 Brings to Google System Update

Android’s March 2025 Google System Updates

August 13, 2025
What’s fresh in Android’s April 2025 Google System Update

Android’s March 2025 Google System Updates: What’s New

August 9, 2025
What’s fresh in Android’s April 2025 Google System Update

January 2025 Android Google System Updates

August 9, 2025
Samsung's Now Bar Might Actually Be Useful in One UI 8

Dеlеtе Unwantеd Googlе Account on Your Mobilе: Easy Stеps

2
Google Pixel

The­ Cutting-Edge Feature­s Introduced In The Latest Google­ Pixel

1
Googlе’s Nеw Policy: Dеlеting Inactivе Gmail Accounts

Googlе’s Nеw Policy: Dеlеting Inactivе Gmail Accounts

1
Top 5 Android Accessibility Features for All Users

Top 5 Android Accessibility Features for All Users

August 30, 2025
Google TV Box with Multiple Ports

Acer Unveils Google TV Box with Multiple Ports

August 30, 2025
Fox Channels Will Remain Available

YouTube TV Confirms Fox Channels Will Remain Available

August 29, 2025
FuchsiaWire

Copyright © 2015 FuchsiaWire.

FuchsiaWire

  • About
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Fuchsia OS
  • Android
    • Samsung
    • Android 13
    • Android 14
    • Auto
    • OnePlus
    • Oppo
    • Wear OS
  • Nest
    • Nest Audio
    • Nest Cam
    • Nest Doorbell
    • Nest Hub
    • Nest Hub Max
    • Nest Mini
    • Nest Thermostats
  • Chrome
    • Google Chrome
    • ChromeOS
  • TV
    • Google TV
    • Android TV
    • Chromecast
  • Workspace
    • Gmail
    • Google Calender
    • Google Chat
    • Google Docs
    • Google Drive
    • Google Keep
    • Google Meet
  • Pixel
    • Pixel 7
    • Pixel 7 Pro
    • Pixel 8 pro
    • Pixel Buds Pro
    • Pixel watch
    • Pixel watch 2
  • YouTube
    • YouTube
    • YouTube Music
    • YouTube TV
  • Reviews
  • Exclusives

Copyright © 2015 FuchsiaWire.