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

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.
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