As demoed at the recent Pixel 8 launch event, the Call Screen feature on Pixel is receiving support for Contextual Replies. Alongside answering the calls on Users’ behalf, it allows the users to cleverly determine which calls are worth picking and which ones to skip. As the name suggests, it helps to filter the important calls and answer the unimportant ones automatically by engaging in more natural conversation.

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What is Pixel’s Call Screen Feature with Contextual Reply?

The Call Screen feature determines the urgency while conversing with the caller. While saving time, it even helps to reduce spam callers which are more likely to hang automatically. The feature can be enabled for the contact list members too, if required. Google Assistant will greet the family member or friend with a greeting before asking for “Ask if urgent”.

The transcription of all the calls is made available to the user so that he/she can determine whether to pick or not. It is a step ahead of the Call Screen feature that lets the users respond with a tap without picking up the call. The feature is spotted by @Mishaal Rehman on the Pixel smartphones including old Pixels such as the Pixel 7 series, and Pixel 6 Series. We are unable to verify whether the feature is available on the Pixel Watch yet or not.

At the Pixel 8 Launch event, Google presented a couple of examples to filter important calls. For example, an airline representative followed up with a user about ticketing options, and an AI bot said, “Okay, let me try to get the person you’re trying to reach on the line.”

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Google always stuns users by bringing aboard intuitive features using a realistic approach. They have evolved the Android ecosystem by adding support for AI-based features, 5G, and other new technologies. Similarly, Google’s Call Screen feature on Pixel smartphones is an excellent example of the company to facilitate the users.

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What is Google Call Screen?

Google’s Call Screen helps the user to filter spam calls by understanding the purpose and person behind the call. It is an automated system, which can save you from marketing and sales calls even without picking up the phone.

It is based on the same base as the Google Duplex, which is an automatic Google-Assistant powered feature that enables the restaurants to make appointments. The significant advantage of both the Call Screen and Google Duplex is that they use a natural-sounding voice. It allows a more productive environment for business owners and users.

Google-Assistant is the key player while attending calls. Google has made the Call Screen work without any internet connection by using on-device technology. It even promotes the safety and security of the user’s data.

However, the system will alert the caller that a screening service is in use.

How Call Screen Works?

The user needs to tap the Screen Call button to initiate the feature. Then, Google Assistant will ask the caller’s identity and the purpose of calling and will transcribe the conversation in real-time on display. Then, the user can decide to either pick the call or not. There’s also an option to mark the call as spam.

How to enable Call Screen on all Pixel devices?

Note: It is only available for the user residing in North America.

Earlier, the Call Screen feature was limited to the latest Pixel devices, but recently Google announced its compatibility with old Pixel smartphones. The compatibility is still rolling out to all the devices, and it may take a few more months for a successful rollout. However, the user who would like to enjoy the service can proceed with the below steps:

1. Make Sure you’re running on the latest firmware of the Phone app.
2. Now, Open Phone App and go to More > Settings > Spam and Call Screen.
3. Toggle the option to See Caller and Spam ID is active.
4. Tap Call Screen, and under “Unknown call settings” select the callers and then choose an option from:
   -Ring phone
   -Automatically screen or Decline robocalls. (Automatic Call Screen using Google Assistant).
   -Silently decline
5. You can save audio calls by activating the feature.
6. You have successfully turned on the Call Screen option.

Now, Google Assistant will keep screening the unknown numbers and will perform the action that you’ve selected. It will show the transcript of the caller’s response. The users can also save Call Screen audio by simply toggling the option in Call Screen options.

If you don’t get the Call Screening option, then you have to wait for some time.

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