The act of concealing entries within the device’s address book from appearing in the main list is a common task. For example, a user might wish to prevent work-related contacts from showing up during personal use, or to declutter the primary contact list by suppressing rarely used entries.
This capability enhances user privacy and data organization. Historically, mobile operating systems presented all stored contacts by default, leading to potential data breaches when sharing screens or handing over devices. The ability to selectively manage contact visibility allows for improved personal data protection and a more streamlined user experience.