Google Pixel Phones Get Real-Time Scam and Malware Detection Features
The AI-based features are rolling out to Pixel 6 or newer first but will soon be expanded to other Android devices, Google says.
Live Scam Detection in calls is headed to more Pixel phones
Earlier this year in July, some reports hinted that Google was working on a feature to identify potential scams during calls by analyzing the conversation. Fast forward to today, Google is rolling out live Scam Detection to public beta users on select Google Pixel phones.
Tired of scam calls? Google has another great reason for you to switch to a Pixel
Google is rolling out a new Scam Detection feature to its Pixel devices that uses on-device AI models to identify potential scam calls.
Live Scam Detection in calls rolling out to Pixel 6-9 Phone app
After demoing at I/O 2024 in May, Google is rolling out real-time Scam Detection for phone calls on Pixel devices.
Pixel phones are getting two major security upgrades to protect you from scammers
Google has started rolling out Live Scam Detection to the Pixel Phone app, while an upgraded version of the Play Protect system will help detect and report any scammy Google Play apps in real time. However only the latter will be making its way to non Pixel phones, as far as we know.
Pixel phones now use AI to detect scam calls in real-time
Google’s new Gemini AI-powered Scam Detection spots and flags scam calls in real-time, and is now available for Pixel 6 to Pixel 9 models. The AI works in the background, watching for signs of scams, and alerts you instantly with sound and vibration.
Google upgrades Pixel security to catch scams in real-time
Play Protect on Pixel phones monitors apps for harmful behavior, alerting users in real-time with notifications. Google already provides several tools to protect your Pixel smartphone from spam calls and messages.
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