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Google tests Gemini feature that calls businesses for Pixel 11 users

In brief

Google is testing “Call for Me,” a Gemini feature that makes calls to local businesses on behalf of users. The early experiment is available to select Gemini subscribers who use Pixel 11 phones in the United States. It can handle tasks such as making reservations, checking product availability and rescheduling appointments.

Generated automatically by AI from 6 sources, without editorial review · updated 24 Sept

What changed

  1. 24 Sept, 16:00Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones · WIRED
  2. 24 Sept, 16:00Pixel 11 starts testing ‘Call for Me’ to have Gemini phone on your behalf · 9to5Google
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Chronological coverage

  1. 24 September
  2. CryptoBriefing
    Latest24 Sept, 16:07

    Google tests Gemini AI calling feature that dials customer service for you

    Google's Gemini AI could redefine customer service interactions, potentially reducing user frustration and increasing productivity by automating calls.

    favorable toward Google
    CryptoBriefingCryptoBriefing•Editorial Team
  3. The Verge
    Follow-up24 Sept, 16:04

    Gemini can now call businesses for you so you don’t have to wait on hold

    Google's launching an "early experiment" feature on Pixel 11 that lets users delegate local business calls to Gemini, like making a reservation, checking if a product is in stock, or rescheduling an appointment.

    The VergeThe Verge•Stevie Bonifield
  4. TechCrunch
    Follow-up24 Sept, 16:00

    Google tests letting Gemini call businesses for you

    Google says the AI-calling feature will first be available to Pixel 11 owners in the U.S. who pay for a Gemini subscription.

    TechCrunchTechCrunch•Sarah Perez
  5. Engadget
    Follow-up24 Sept, 16:00

    Pixel 11's Call For Me feature begins preliminary rollout

    Select Gemini subscribers with a Pixel 11 can soon try out phone calls via AI chatbot.

    EngadgetEngadget•staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko)
  6. 9to5Google
    Follow-up24 Sept, 16:00

    Pixel 11 starts testing ‘Call for Me’ to have Gemini phone on your behalf

    Following Direct My Call and Hold for Me, Google is introducing “Call for Me” on the Pixel 11 series. more…

    9to5Google9to5Google•Abner Li
  7. WIRED
    First seen24 Sept, 16:00

    Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones

    Call for Me—a feature that’s exclusive to the Pixel 11 series—gives robocalls a new meaning.

    WIREDWIRED•Julian Chokkattu