Android users can now create full-screen calling cards for anyone on their contact list, and even customize them with funky ...

Want iPhone-style contact posters on your Android phone? The updated Phone app now comes with the Calling Cards feature. Here’s how to create them for your contacts.

The Direct Method You can place direct contact shortcuts on your Home screen without going through the widget method. Open your Contacts menu and tap the contact you want to create a shortcut for.

Jack Wallen illustrates how to easily create a contact widget on your Android home screen for easy dialing, messaging, emailing, and editing of your contacts.

If you like your Android home screen to give you quick access to information, services, and apps, consider adding a small collection of these widgets.

My widget collection is getting out of hand. Here's how I got control of my home screen once more with Android widget stacking.