Why my favorite Google Pixel phone update is an old-fashioned feature done right

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• Google’s new Calling Cards make Android calls feel more personal.
• The feature lets Pixel users customize full-screen contact images.
• Calling Cards don’t back up yet, so setups won’t transfer to new phones.

As a lifelong Android user, I’ve noticed over the years how incoming calls on my iPhone friends’ devices were inviting, full-screen experiences. The contact image fills the screen, the person’s face takes over…