It appears that Google Contacts will be adding new options for profile images, including emojis.

Google has recently improved the customizability of Google Contacts, including making it easier to add custom ringtones, and a recent APK report by Android Authority's Assemble Debug revealed that more customization options will be available, especially for contact profile images. revealed that more customization options will be offered, particularly with regard to.

Currently, a contact's picture can be set using a device image, Google Photos, or an illustration. However, according to this report, Google is adding two new options for users.

The first is that users can create their own monograms for their contacts. Users will be able to choose any two letters for their contact card and select a background color and font. To do this, users simply need to tap on the contact's image circle, and there is also an “inspire me” option to set a random monogram.

There are only two characters that can be used, which is a bit limiting. However, there is another new option, a solution that allows you to use an emoji as your profile picture. To do this, simply tap on the image circle and select from the built-in emoji picker. The emoji color cannot be changed, but can be set as dark/light and the background color can be changed.

Google is currently trying to change many of its apps with the recent update to Google Photo, which adds a new tab to the menu and streamlines the way images are shared. On the other hand, some believe that Android 16 will arrive much sooner than expected, which would be a significant change from Google's usual release schedule.

While this is not the biggest change, it does show that Google is working to improve the overall usability of its features. For those with one of the best Android phones, there is a lot to be excited about next month, and now, on Black Friday, is a great time to get one.