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Google Phone for Android update adds filter to prevent spam calls

By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Jul 13, 2018, 8:55 PM

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Google had been testing a new feature that would theoretically prevent spam calls from ruining your day for a few months now. Back in April, the Mountain View company kicked off a beta program for the Google Phone app, which would test exactly this feature.

Now, the app's support page has been updated to reflect the new changes, which apparently have already been activated on many devices. Basically, you find a new feature in the Caller ID & spam menu of the Google Phone app, which should prevent suspected spam calls from disturbing you when enabled.

All calls that the app identifies as spam will be redirected to your voicemail and you won't even be notified about it. Obviously, you can still listen to your voicemail if you want to, but you won't know if the app has detected a spam call.

Don't forget that you can enable this new feature by going to Settings / Caller ID & spam, and tapping the toggle Filter spam calls option. Naturally, you can disable it at any time if you don't trust that Google's app can really handle spam calls for you.

source: Google via The Verge

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.