Google seems to be planning to integrate Scam Detection and Call Screen features into the Pixel device setup process. Currently, these protective features need to be manually enabled by users, so ...

Two of the best Pixel features are hitting more countries. Google phone owners in Australia, Canada, and Ireland now get Call Screen, with a Hindi beta coming to India soon. They’re all getting Scam ...

Apple is rolling out “Call Screening” with iOS 26. Call Screening gathers information from the caller and gives you the details to help you decide whether to answer the call. A “Hold Assist” feature ...

Google's Take a Message is available for the Pixel 4 and newer. The feature essentially replaces voicemail. You can see why someone is calling and answer a call you declined. Google has quietly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. The findings are clear, Google says. “Android users reported ...