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Google’s Phone app flags AI-impostor calls from your contacts
tech1 month ago

Google’s Phone app flags AI-impostor calls from your contacts

Google is adding a feature to its Phone app that will flag calls that appear to come from one of your contacts but are actually AI impersonations, giving you the option to end the call. The system uses a silent confirmation signal between devices and is enabled by default on Android 12+ starting with Pixel phones, requiring both parties to use Phone by Google and built on end-to-end encrypted RCS. It’s part of the June Android drop and arrives as AI-assisted scams have cost Americans hundreds of millions.

via The Verge|
#ai#android#google
Google fixes Phone app rotation with keep-portrait mode rollout
technology5 months ago

Google fixes Phone app rotation with keep-portrait mode rollout

Google is rolling out a fix for the Phone app’s unwanted rotation by adding a 'Keep portrait mode' option in Display settings, making portrait the default during calls. To enable, go to the Phone app > Menu > Settings > Display options > Keep portrait mode. The rollout is broad, and users should see the setting appear automatically; if not, they can follow the provided steps to ensure a static portrait UI.

via Android Central|
#android#google#keep-portrait-mode
Google Enhances Android with Urgent Calls, Unknown Group Alerts, and Call Reason Features
technology7 months ago

Google Enhances Android with Urgent Calls, Unknown Group Alerts, and Call Reason Features

Google is rolling out updates to its Phone and Messages apps, introducing features like 'Call Reason' to mark calls as urgent and alert users on incoming urgent calls, as well as improved options to leave or report unknown group chats and tools to identify potential scams. These features aim to enhance user control and safety in communication.

via 9to5Google|
#google#group-chat#messages-app
iOS 26: New Features, Compatibility, and Market Outlook
technology11 months ago

iOS 26: New Features, Compatibility, and Market Outlook

iOS 26 introduces over 10 new features to the iPhone's Phone app, including a unified design, expanded call screening options like asking unknown callers for their info, silencing unknown or spam calls, reporting spam voicemails, hold assist, live translation, extended call history, Type to Siri, SharePlay and screen sharing, streamlined eSIM transfer, and the expansion of the Phone app to iPad and Mac, enhancing call management and communication capabilities.

via MacRumors|
#call-screening#esim-improvements#ios-26
Apple Expands App Ecosystem with New Journal and More on Mac and iPad
technology1 year ago

Apple Expands App Ecosystem with New Journal and More on Mac and iPad

The upcoming macOS Tahoe update introduces three pre-installed Apple apps to compatible Macs: Phone, Journal, and Games, with Phone and Journal originating from iPhone and Games being new. The Phone app enhances call features and syncs with iPhone, Journal allows for detailed journaling, and Games consolidates Apple Arcade and App Store games. The update is currently in developer beta and expected for public release in September.

via MacRumors|
#iphone-apps#journal-app#mac-update
Apple Expands Journal App Availability with iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe
technology1 year ago

Apple Expands Journal App Availability with iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe

macOS Tahoe introduces three new Apple apps for Mac: Journal, a journaling app expanding from iOS; a dedicated Phone app with features like Call Screening and Hold Assist; and Apple Games, a hub for discovering and playing games across Apple devices. These additions highlight Apple's focus on enhancing cross-platform integration and expanding app availability on Mac.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple-apps#apple-games#journal-app
"Google's Potential Phone App Redesign Sparks Excitement Among Android Users"
technology2 years ago

"Google's Potential Phone App Redesign Sparks Excitement Among Android Users"

Google is testing a new layout for its Phone app, introducing a hamburger-style menu icon and removing the bottom bar. The menu currently only contains Contacts and Voicemail options, and it's unclear if this change will be rolled out publicly. Additionally, a string of code suggests that Android 15 will bring an emergency satellite feature called "Emergency SOS" to Android devices.

via Android Authority|
#android#google#layout
"Google Pixel Phone App to Introduce Number Lookup Feature for Unknown Callers"
technology2 years ago

"Google Pixel Phone App to Introduce Number Lookup Feature for Unknown Callers"

Google's Phone app beta version 127.0.620688474 includes a new "Lookup" feature for unknown numbers in the call log, allowing users to perform a Google search for the number in question. While this may help identify businesses, it won't be able to identify private individuals, so apps like Truecaller won't be replaced. The feature has been live in Japan since March and may roll out globally in June.

via GSMArena.com|
#feature-update#google#phone-app
"Google Pixel Phone App Introduces Game-Changing Number Lookup Feature"
technology2 years ago

"Google Pixel Phone App Introduces Game-Changing Number Lookup Feature"

Google's Phone app beta update reveals a new "Lookup" button in the Recents call log for numbers not in contacts, allowing users to easily search for unknown numbers. The feature is spotted in a recent beta build and may streamline the process of identifying and responding to unknown calls, potentially becoming available to a broader audience in the future.

via Droid Life|
#android#beta-update#google
"Google Pixel Phone App Introduces Number Lookup Tool for Identifying Unknown Callers"
technology2 years ago

"Google Pixel Phone App Introduces Number Lookup Tool for Identifying Unknown Callers"

The Google Pixel's Phone app is reportedly adding a "Lookup" feature that allows users to search the web for unidentified numbers. This function, spotted in the beta version, enables users to reverse search a number through Google Search, potentially useful for business numbers. It appears to be an after-the-call feature and may be part of an upcoming update for the Pixel's Phone app.

via 9to5Google|
#android#google-assistant#google-pixel