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New & Improved Phonebook Experience

Starting at the end of August, incoming messages will display the name of any saved Phonebook contact in the From field — so you always know who's texting at a glance.

We're making it easier to recognize who's reaching out. What this means for you:

  • Saved contacts will appear by first and last name in the From field
  • Scan and search your inbox by name instead of number
  • Nothing to set up — if the contact is saved, it just works

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does this take effect?

The update rolls out at the end of August. No action is needed on your part — the change will happen automatically.

Will the subject line change?

No. Subject lines will continue to work exactly as they do today, including "☎ Text Message From" followed by the sender's name or telephone number.

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Are there any changes to the Phonebook functionality?

None at all. The Phonebook works exactly as it does today. For a refresher on adding and managing contacts, see:

→ How to add, update & manage your Phonebook with TextBetter