Android 12 People Space: Usage and advantages of the feature

by Pramith

People Space was the original name of an Android 12 widget that subsequently circulated as “Conversation”.

Android 12 People Space: using Conversation widget

Android 12 offers Conversation, a widget that provides a variety of notifications about one’s contacts on the home screen. Originally introduced under the term People Space, the widget was renamed over the course of development.

  • Note: The widget is only available on Google Pixel devices. Other manufacturers do not use the widget and it is not possible to install it.
  • To activate the widget, press and hold an empty space on the homescreen until the widgets open.
  • You will then see the Conversations option. Confirm this. You can then place the widget anywhere you like on the Home screen. You can also adjust the size.
  • After that, you can choose which chat, contact or app you want to be displayed. You can move each bubble to the desired location. You can still customise them afterwards.
  • You can delete Conversations in the same way. The Conversation widget allows you to customise the Home screen to get a direct overview of the chats with your contacts.

Advantages of Conversation in Android 12

Conversation, as a widget, brings some benefits to Google smartphone owners running Android 12 and later:

  • The widget is installed from scratch and you do not have to download it additionally. It is also available for Android 13.
  • Conversation allows you to integrate various apps, including Telegram or Facebook Messenger. This shows you the current chats directly on the homescreen without having to swipe down.
  • By customising each bubble, you can tailor the homescreen to help you spot important chats faster. The widget is not limited to one style.
  • In addition to chats, Conversation enables notifications about appointments, the last played songs of contacts or missed calls. This depends on the integrated apps.
  • You can switch to the app directly via the respective bubble by clicking on it. This way you do not have to select the app yourself to respond.

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