Google is finally changing its tune about call recording on Pixel phones

by dbadmin | Sep 16, 2025 | Google, Google Phone app, News

TL;DR Google appears to be backing down from its long-standing position against letting Pixel phones record voice calls. The company has already updated support pages, indicating that the option may exist for Pixel 6 and later models. So far we’ve only seen...

Google Phone app’s Calling Cards are now rolling out widely: Here’s what you need to know

by dbadmin | Aug 29, 2025 | Google, Google Contacts, Google Phone app, News

Credit: AssembleDebug / Android Authority • Google’s “Calling Cards” feature is now widely rolling out in v188 of the Phone app, allowing Android users to personalize incoming/outgoing call screens with full-screen photos and styling options. Calling Cards differs...

I love the new Google Phone app, and a survey shows other Android users do too

by dbadmin | Aug 29, 2025 | Android apps, Features, Google, Google Phone app, Survey, Survey Results

While Google has had an incredibly hectic week with the recent launch of the Pixel 10 series, that’s not all the company has been up to. Google has also been busy overhauling its Google Phone app with a load of Material 3 Expressive changes. Between the new home...

Google’s working on making it easier to find calls you’ve recorded (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | Aug 29, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Phone app, News

Google’s Phone app supports call recording in select areas. Earlier this year we saw the Phone app picking up new filters to sort through your call log. Now the app appears to be working on a filter to quickly display calls that have been recorded. Being able to...

You don’t need a Pixel 10 to get Google’s new call screening smarts

by dbadmin | Aug 27, 2025 | Google, Google Phone app, Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 9, News

Google Phone’s new “Take a Message” was presumed to be a Pixel 10-exclusive, but Google has clarified the feature is available on Pixel 4 and higher, but only in the US, UK, Ireland, and Australia. Users can also set up the feature on their Pixel Watch 2 and newer,...

I love Google’s new Calling Cards feature. Here’s how to use it on your Android phone

by dbadmin | Aug 16, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Contacts, Google Phone app

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority In late July, Android Authority reported that Google was working on a new “Calling Cards” feature for its Contacts app. Yesterday, it began rolling out widely for everyone to use. When you receive a call on your Android phone,...