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This option was discovered by9To5Googleand can be considered the more friendlier way of screening people.
Your family member can respond with a yes or a no.
Assistant transcribes what they said on your Pixel phone screen while offering tappable options to ask for more information.
After that, the two of you might go back and forth until someone hangs up or you answer.
For non-contacts, it’ll take you through the normal screening process.
9To5Google says it popped up on aPixel 7 Pro.
Well let you know if we get a response.
SOS changes
The urgent call screening will be exclusive to Pixel.
However, the tech giant is working on something that will affect all Android devices.
This will be made the default setting, replacing the five-second waiting period currently in place.
Holding an on-screen button wont be helpful in a dire situation.
Plus, you’re free to still use the Phone app to contact emergency services.
This is for Emergency SOS only.
Its unknown when this particular update will launch.
Be sure to keep an eye out for the patch when it arrives.
