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Mint
a day ago
- Mint
Is Google preparing to bring Pixel Call Screening to India after 7 years? Know what report suggests
Published 27 Jun 2025, 04:21 PM IST Google appears to be preparing to launch its Call Screening feature for Pixel smartphones in India, nearly seven years after the AI-powered tool debuted in the United States. According to a new report, the company is working behind the scenes to introduce the much-anticipated functionality, though Indian users may initially receive only a limited version. Call Screening, which allows users to screen incoming calls with the help of artificial intelligence, has been a popular feature on Pixel devices in select countries. It can identify callers and display on-screen suggestions to respond, helping users manage spam or unknown numbers more effectively. However, a recent APK teardown of the Google Phone app by Android Authority suggests that Indian users might not get the full automated experience just yet. The app's internal code reportedly contains references such as 'hi_in', which likely points to support for Hindi language and Indian localisation. Another string uncovered, 'enableIndiaManualScreeningOnlyMode', hints at a manual-only version of the tool for India. This would mean that users would need to tap a 'Screen call' button when receiving a call, and then select from suggested replies, rather than relying on Google's Assistant to automatically screen and respond on their behalf, as it does in the US. Notably, the limited functionality could be due to regulatory constraints, and Google is believed to be awaiting approval before officially rolling out the feature. There is no confirmation yet on whether the service will launch in multiple Indian languages or remain restricted to English and Hindi initially. Interestingly, this is not the first indication of Google's interest in expanding Call Screening in India. Earlier in January 2024, a tech enthusiast reportedly enabled the feature on a rooted OnePlus 7 running AOSPA (a custom Android build), by installing a Hindi language pack, suggesting that backend support for Indian users has been under development for some time. While an official timeline from Google remains unannounced, the latest findings strongly indicate that Indian Pixel users may not have to wait much longer to access at least a version of the Call Screening feature, albeit in a more hands-on format.
Phone Arena
21-06-2025
- Phone Arena
Take a look at what the redesigned Google Phone app will look like
However, press the Recents tab and you'll notice how all of the calls have been moved inside rectangular fields with rounded corners. Previously, Recent Calls was just one long list of names and avatars. The dial pad is also unchanged except for the background which has rounded corners on the top of the pad. The suggested phone numbers above the pad are inside rectangular fields with rounded corners after the redesign arrives. New Material 3 Expressive design for the Google Phone app. | Image credit-PhoneArena The All, Missed, Contacts, Non-Spam, and Spam filters have changed and also use the rectangular fields to provide a shortcut allowing you to send a message to that person, or view your call history with that person. With the redesign, Google added a shortcut that places you one tap away from making a video call to a particular contact or someone you've recently been in touch with. The Settings menu for the Google Phone app also features the containers that are prevalent all over the redesigned app. Current design for the Google Phone app. | Image credit-PhoneArena When you get an incoming call, you can swipe left to decline the call or swipe right to accept it. The picture of the caller or his profile icon will rotate inside a scallop-shaped design until you accept or decline the call. The circular buttons turn into pill-shaped buttons that change into rounded rectangles when pressed. The "end call" button now stands out more, is wider, and is more prominent. The redesign requires beta version 180 of the Google Phone app and while I am running that version of the Phone app on my Pixel 6 Pro, it is a server-side update and I was unable to get the new look to surface. It is a more modern design of an overlooked app and looks great. When it does appear on my Pixel 6 Pro , I will update this story. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Android Authority
19-06-2025
- Android Authority
Google Phone's Material 3 Expressive revamp and new call gestures are starting to roll out
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started rolling out the Phone app's Material 3 Expressive redesign on the beta channel. The updated interface brings visual changes to the in-call screen and Recent tab. It also introduces two new incoming call gesture options for the incoming call screen. Google has started rolling out the Material 3 Expressive redesign of its Phone app to some users, which we first spotted in a teardown late last month. It includes visual changes for the app's Recent tab and in-call screen, along with two new interfaces for the incoming call screen. Google Phone's Expressive makeover appears to be rolling out via a server-side update on the latest beta release (version 180.0.771769344). As shown previously, the updated in-call screen features larger UI elements, including bigger pill-shaped buttons, contact names, and caller photos. The Recent tab has also received a minor change, and the recent calls list now has a contrasting background with rounded edges. Google has also rolled out the new 'Incoming call gesture' setting to the Phone app, which lets you choose one of two new incoming call screen interfaces. If you pick the 'Single tap' gesture, the incoming call interface features 'Answer' and 'Decline' buttons that you can tap to receive or end an incoming call. The 'Horizontal swipe' gesture, on the other hand, adds a pill-shaped slider to the incoming call screen. It has a phone button in the middle and options to answer or decline the call on either side. On this interface, you can swipe the phone button to the right to receive a call or to the left to decline it. These Google Phone app changes aren't widely available, but we expect Google to roll them out soon. We'll update this post when the Phone app's Material 3 Expressive makeover hits the stable channel. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
11-06-2025
- Android Authority
Google experiments with ditching the Favorites tab in the Phone app for a simpler layout
TL;DR Google is testing the removal of the Favorites tab in the Phone app. Favorite contacts appear as a horizontal row at the top of the Recents tab in the new layout. The frequent contacts section no longer has a place in this redesign. Google is testing a significant change to its dialer app, and it could mark the end of a familiar tab. On at least some Pixel 8 Pro devices running version 178.0.765584175-publicbeta of the Google Phone app, the standalone Favorites tab has been removed. Instead, favorite contacts appear in a neat row across the top of the Recents screen, similar to how some other dialers integrate shortcuts for frequent contacts. Credit to Telegram user @h_muc, who first spotted this change live on their device. The first screenshot below shows the app's current UI, while the other two display the new layout. In the updated design, the Favorites tab is gone, and the top of the Recents tab now displays pinned favorites, followed by your most recent calls. A new Add button appears at the end of the contact row, presumably linking to the contact list so you can add more favorites. Another casualty of this redesign is the frequent contacts section, which previously appeared underneath favorites in the old tab. That section no longer appears in the new layout, and it's unclear whether it has been removed entirely or simply relocated. You can get a better idea of how the potential new layout will look in this video: The new layout is certainly cleaner, but it may frustrate users who liked having a dedicated space for both favorites and frequent contacts. It's unclear how widely this change is rolling out yet, but we'll keep an eye on things and let you know if this layout becomes the new default. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
05-06-2025
- Android Authority
Google could make it less obvious to the caller that you're using Call Notes (APK teardown)
Google TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Google's Phone app could let you switch to audio tones when using Call Notes. The Call Notes feature currently plays an audio-based disclaimer to let people know they're being recorded. Chimes would be far more subtle than a full-blown audio disclaimer to callers. Google's Phone app for Pixel phones gained a helpful Call Notes feature last year, which records, transcribes, and summarizes specific calls for your convenience. It now looks like the company could bring a subtle but welcome option to Call Notes as well. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. We conducted a teardown of the Phone by Google app (version 178.0.765584175-publicbeta-pixel2024) and found a Play audio tone instead of disclaimer toggle in the Call Notes menu. Check out the screenshot below. AssembleDebug / Android Authority When you currently use the Call Notes feature in the Google Phone app, it plays an audio disclaimer warning both parties that the call is being recorded. So this toggle would change that disclaimer to a short beep. The updated app also contains two audio files, which might be the starting and ending beeps. You can listen to the respective beeps below. In any event, playing a tone for Call Notes would be a welcome time-saver over using the full disclaimer. This would be particularly useful if you frequently transcribe and summarize phone calls. However, the chime could also be less than ideal as it doesn't outright say that the call is being recorded. This news also follows our recent discovery that the Phone app could gain the ability to automatically delete call notes. Our own sleuthing suggests that these notes can be automatically deleted after a week, two weeks, or 30 days. Google isn't the only Android phone brand offering call summaries and transcriptions, though. Samsung also offers these capabilities as part of its Galaxy AI suite of features. Nevertheless, we're glad to see Pixels gaining more options in this regard. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
