From PCMAG · James Peckham · · 1m 20s
Google Pixel AI Makes Boring Calls for You
Google Pixel phones now use AI to handle business calls for users.
In brief
Google Pixel phones now use AI to handle business calls for users. Google's Pixel phones with AI can make calls to businesses on behalf of users to book tables, check hours, and confirm product availability. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Google Pixel AI Handles Business Calls
Google's Pixel phones now use Gemini AI to make calls to businesses on your behalf for tasks like booking tables and checking opening hours.
Call for Me Feature
Call for Me, a beta feature on select Pixel phones, helps users manage spam and messages by using AI to gather information from businesses.
AI Call Capabilities
Gemini can request quotes, check opening hours, confirm product availability, book appointments, navigate menus, and wait on hold for users.
User Prompt Example
Users send prompts like 'Call [Restaurant Name] and book a table for two at 7 PM tomorrow' through the Gemini app.
“Call [Restaurant Name] and book a table for two at 7 PM tomorrow”
Call Results and Risks
Gemini provides call summaries, transcripts, and recordings, but users take risks if businesses block their number for AI activity.
Launch Details
Call for Me launches for US users over 18 with Google AI subscription, requiring $4.99 monthly for AI Plus, and is exclusive to Pixel 11 series phones.
The takeaway
Google's Pixel phones with AI can make calls to businesses on behalf of users to book tables, check hours, and confirm product availability.
