The contacts app is an ubiquitous component of a modern smartphone model. This app is being used almost everyday to get connected with people presenting our contacts or to make an addition in the list. However many are unaware of the features which this app offers on an iPhone, especially post iOS 16 update.

Discussed below are the ten most important features that all worth it.

Merge contacts effortlessly: just a tap away

If contacts have been imported form multiple resources like iCloud, Google among others then it is possible that the app might store duplicate contacts. This app enables one to merge the contact with just a click. Apple will strike off redundant data and let your merge effortlessly by clicking in the home page and using the option, you can either merge all or ignore and choose specified profiles.

Memoji is your go-to

Interestingly, you can also add memojis and assign them specifically to different contacts on your iPhone. You need to choose the contact choose click on the edit option and customize the memoji as per the needs and choice. This will enhance the visual identification for the individual contact.

Addition of contact widgets to the lock screen

To add contact widgets to the Lock Screen you need to download the third-party app like Lock Screen Contact Widget, from the App Store. Thereafter the a widget needs to be created and added to the lock screen to make a call, text with just a click.

Mail the list of contacts

By following few steps you can Mail the contacts through the mail application. Thereafter click on the lists option in the top left corner, long press on the profile and mail.

Filter fields and share contacts

After the update, you can now filter fields and share it with a friend, colleague, or family member which features only specific data related to the contact. For this click on the shared contact, select the Filter Fields, and check only the fields you had like to share.

Drag and drop feature

Apple has permitted the drag-and-drop contact feature which will help to share the contact with another app or service. To do this, you need to access the homepage and drag the contact icon on the specified app and thereafter add details flawlessly.

Contacts widget could be included to the home screen

Not just the lock screen but you can also add the profile on the home screen. By adding this whenever you receive a message or call a red spot will be visible notifying an update. You can add widgets for up to four contacts.

Intensified quick actions from the menu

When the contact of an individual being long pressed will permit the option to call, text and start a video call from third-party apps such as Telegram and WhatsApp. In case if the contact contains mail this feature will help to send mail directly from the contact app.

Export filtered contacts

You can now export all the filtered information to the contact list, here if you want to share the names and numbers of the contact list you can do so with ease.

Manage contact list

Till last year the provision to manage the contact list was limited to macOS and iCloud, but now it is available for iPhones and iPads. You can now manage the contacts directly using your phone and make changes, create or delete the already existing one.

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