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Pixel 11 testing ‘Call for Me’ to have Gemini phone on your behalf
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- Google has launched "Call for Me" on the Pixel 11 series, an AI feature powered by Gemini Intelligence designed to handle routine phone calls such as booking appointments and placing items on hold.
- The feature can perform tasks like reserving patio seating, checking hardware store inventory, and rescheduling appointments by speaking directly with businesses on the user's behalf.
- "Call for Me" operates with user control in mind, providing a live transcript of the call and allowing users to take over at any moment during the conversation.
- The AI introduces itself during calls and can manage hold times and navigate automated phone menus, aiming to respect the time of small businesses and front-desk staff.
- This early experiment builds on Google's previous call-related features, emphasizing trust and transparency in delegating phone interactions to AI.
