In 2020, Google added the call recording feature to the Phone app. The rollout has been pretty slow and the feature only works in the countries that legally allow it.
Nokia and Xiaomi were amongst the first smartphone manufacturers to implement the functionality, followed by Motorola and LG. It's only now making its way to Google's Pixel phones, as reported by Android Police.
The publication mentions two tipsters, a Pixel 3 XL owner and a Pixel 4a user, who say that the Google call recorder feature is now enabled on their phones. One of them is located in India and it's worth mentioning that it is the first recorded country where the feature first when live.
Both users are using a beta version of the Google Phone app. If you own a Pixel, you can sign up for the beta to see if the feature is available for you.
Google call recording feature on Pixel 4a
The report adds that this is the first time that Google call recording is working on Pixel phones without a hack or workaround. The feature is also being deployed to OnePlus handsets.
You can set your phone to always record calls from unknown numbers and/or selected contacts, or use the feature to record individual calls. Some laws require the consent of all call participants and to that end, Google notifies the other party that the call is being recorded before it begins.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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