Pixel's VIPs feature puts your most important contacts in one spot

A feature on Google Pixel phones called VIPs is winning over at least one skeptic. A writer at Android Authority says they did not expect much from it, but now use it all the time. VIPs gathers the people who matter most to you in one place on the phone.

What VIPs does

VIPs is a central hub for your key contacts. The idea is simple. You can reach the people you care about without scrolling through a long contact list. Think of it as a short list of the people you call and text most, kept in front of you.

Who it affects

This is for people who own a Google Pixel, Google's own line of Android phones. It could help anyone who keeps coming back to the same handful of contacts.

• Family members you reach out to often
• Key clients or coworkers
• Anyone you call and text most

What is not known yet

The source material is brief. It does not say which Pixel models have VIPs, how to set it up, or what settings it offers. It also does not say whether the feature is coming to other Android phones. The praise comes from one writer's experience, not from a broad test.

What to do

If you have a Pixel and a crowded contact list, look for VIPs on your phone and see if it saves you time. Check Google's support pages or your phone's settings for the exact steps.