Phone by Google

Editor's Review

The official Google Phone app is here, making communication smoother and safer than ever! 🎉 This app isn't just about making calls; it's about enhancing your entire calling experience with a range of smart features designed to protect you from spam, identify unknown callers, and save you time.

🛡️ Powerful Spam Protection:

Tired of those annoying spam calls? 😡 The Phone app comes equipped with robust spam protection. It warns you about suspicious callers, helping you dodge unwanted calls from spammers, telemarketers, and scammers. You can even block numbers to ensure they never bother you again!

📞 Know Who’s Calling:

Google’s extensive caller ID coverage ensures you know exactly who’s calling. Whether it’s a local business or an important contact, you’ll have the information you need to answer with confidence. No more guessing games! 🤔

⏳ No More Waiting on Hold:

Imagine getting your time back while waiting on hold. With the 'Hold for Me' feature, Google Assistant will wait on the line for you and notify you when someone is ready to talk. Perfect for those long, tedious hold times! 😌

🤖 Screen Unknown Callers:

The Call Screen feature answers calls from unknown numbers and filters out detected spammers without interrupting you. It also provides additional information about unidentified callers, giving you the power to decide whether to pick up or not. 🧐

✉️ Visual Voicemail:

Check your voicemail messages without dialing in! Visual voicemail allows you to view and play messages in any order, read transcriptions, and delete or save them directly from the app. So convenient! 🤩

⏺️ Call Recording:

Need to record a call for future reference? The Phone app lets you record your phone calls while ensuring everyone is aware of the recording. All recordings are securely saved on your phone for easy access. 📝

📱 Intuitive Design:

The app features a simple, lightweight design, making it easy to connect with your favorite people. Plus, switch to dark mode to save battery and reduce eye strain during those late-night calls. 🌙

🚨 Emergency Support:

In case of an emergency, the Phone app displays your current location when you make an emergency call. It also allows you to share critical information with the emergency operator without speaking. Safety first! 💖

The Phone app is available on most Android devices running Android 9.0 and above, and it’s also available for Wear OS. Upgrade your calling experience today and enjoy a smarter, safer, and more efficient way to connect!

Features

• Powerful spam protection with warnings.

• Caller ID to identify businesses.

• Hands-free waiting with 'Hold for Me'.

• Automatic screening of unknown numbers.

• Visual voicemail with transcriptions.

• Call recording with disclosure.

• Intuitive, lightweight design with dark mode.

• Emergency support with location sharing.

Pros

• Blocks spam callers effectively.

• Identifies unknown callers.

• Offers 'Hold for Me' feature.

• Screens unknown callers automatically.

• Provides visual voicemail.

• Allows call recording for later reference.

Cons

• Limited feature availability on some devices.

• Transcription only available in the US (English).