Google Play services streamlines contact transfer for shiny new Android phones

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Do you remember the moment you got the latest Android phone? The actual period of about ten minutes required to get all set up can very quickly turn into a minor headache when it comes to transferring my contacts. However, Android lovers don’t worry because there is an answer for them. There’s no need to get to the bottom of the only Google Play Services update that’s been updated recently – the version is hiding a treasure for new users – which lets you add it to your current contacts list immediately after setting up your new device.

The latest update (on April 17, new version: 24.15) aims to provide users with continuity between devices and make the OS transition process as seamless as possible. But the details are left in the dark, yet we guess that it will be done in a way that Google takes over the responsibility of accessing your online contacts. In such a case this could mean that your entire contact list is downloaded straight to your phone as soon as you set it up, and you don’t have to sit and wait for a manual transfer or setup process.

What about that cliché? Launching a new phone and finding all your familiar faces neatly arranged in the Contacts list app, allowing for unexpected gatherings, just feels wonderful. This will gradually become an inconspicuous but fundamental feature of Android, and especially for those who like to move to a new device regularly.